Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6

ECO B50

The Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6.

It is catalogued under code B50 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move d6 is chosen by Black on move 2.

5 named continuations branch from this position, including the Anti-Qxd4 Move Order and the Anti-Qxd4 Move Order Accepted.

Named variations

• Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Anti-Qxd4 Move Order — ECO B50
• Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Anti-Qxd4 Move Order Accepted — ECO B50
• Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Tartakower — ECO B50
• Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Ginsberg Gambit — ECO B54
• Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line — ECO B54

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