Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack

ECO: B30Semi-Open Games1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5

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About the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack is a line of the Sicilian Defense, catalogued under ECO code B30 in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Sicilian Defense has 391 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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