Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack, Schofman Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Bc4 e6 6.f5

ECO B23

The Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack, Schofman Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Bc4 e6 6.f5.

It is catalogued under code B23 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move f5 is chosen by White on move 6.

The Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack, Schofman Variation is a line of the Sicilian Defense. The Sicilian Defense is a chess opening that begins 1.e4 c5. Read the complete Sicilian Defense guide: what it is, how to reach it, its main variations, how to play against it, and its history.

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