Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Qb6

ECO B40

The Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Qb6.

It is catalogued under code B40 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qb6 is chosen by Black on move 4.

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