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Scheveningen Variation
5... e6, building a so-called "small center", is the signature move of the Scheveningen Variation of the Sicilian Defence. 5... e6 strengthens Black's control of the important d5 square and opens e7 for the development of his dark-squared bishop. If Black is able to safely play ... d5 later on, he will have a good position.
In contrast to the Najdorf Variation, 5... a6, the Scheveningen commits Black earlier to a certain pawn structure in the center and delays queenside operations, but does more to promote Black's early development and castling. Both systems are considered very solid choices for Black, however 5... a6 has been played by even the best Scheveningen specialists (including Garry Kasparov) to avoid the dangerous Keres Attack, 5... e6 6. g4! (Although by no means winning for White, statistics sharply favour the white pieces.)
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Attack | Be3 a6 |
f3 b5 |
g4 Bb7 |
Qd2 Nfd7 |
+=/= |
| Classical | Be2 Nc6 |
O-O Be7 |
Be3 O-O |
f4 a6 |
= |
| Keres Attack | g4 h6 |
h4 Nc6 |
Rg1 d5 |
Bb5 Bd7 |
+/= |
| g3 Be7 |
Bg2 O-O |
O-O a6 |
b3 Qc7 |
= | |
| f4 Nc6 |
Be3 Be7 |
Qf3 Qc7 |
Bd3 a6 |
= | |
| Bc4 Be7 |
Bb3 O-O |
O-O Na6 |
f4 Nc5 |
= |
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References
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
- Sicilian English Attack JeremySilman.com
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