Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Moscow Gambit

The Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Moscow Gambit 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 9 moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+ Nc6 4. O-O Bd7 5. c3 Nf6 6. Re1 a6 7. Bxc6 Bxc6 8. d4 Bxe4 9. Bg5. The resulting position leaves black to move.