Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be2

ECO B92

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be2.

It is catalogued under code B92 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Be2 is chosen by White on move 6.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Modern Line and the Traditional Line.

Named variations

• Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation, Modern Line — ECO B92
• Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation, Traditional Line — ECO B92

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