Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4

ECO B53

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4.

It is catalogued under code B53 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qxd4 is chosen by White on move 4.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Zaitsev Defense.

Named variations

• Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, Zaitsev Defense — ECO B53

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