Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Brooklyn Retreat Defense

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nb8

ECO B30

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Brooklyn Retreat Defense is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nb8.

It is catalogued under code B30 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nb8 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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