Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Venice System
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6 3.c3
The Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation, Venice System is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6 3.c3.
It is catalogued under code B28 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move c3 is chosen by White on move 3.
4 named continuations branch from this position, including the Barcza Line and the Gambit Line.
Named variations
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