Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line

The Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line is a chess opening classified under ECO code B52 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+ Bd7. The resulting position leaves white to move.