Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Toilet Variation

1.e4 c5 2.f4 d5 3.Nc3

ECO B21

The Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack, Toilet Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.f4 d5 3.Nc3.

It is catalogued under code B21 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nc3 is chosen by White on move 3.

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