Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Normal System, Taimanov Line

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5

ECO B28

The Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Normal System, Taimanov Line is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5.

It is catalogued under code B28 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move e5 is chosen by Black on move 4.

The Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Normal System, Taimanov Line is a line of the Sicilian Defense. The Sicilian Defense is a chess opening that begins 1.e4 c5. Read the complete Sicilian Defense guide: what it is, how to reach it, its main variations, how to play against it, and its history.

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