Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, Zaitsev Defense

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4 Nc6 5.Bb5 Qd7

ECO B53

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, Zaitsev Defense is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4 Nc6 5.Bb5 Qd7.

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

The defining move Qd7 is chosen by Black on move 5.

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