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B515 plies · black to move
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation
The Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B51 in the Semi-Open Games family, where Black responds to 1.e4 with something other than 1...e5, including the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Pirc. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+
Resulting Position (FEN)
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