Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.f3

ECO B54

The Sicilian Defense: Prins 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.f3.

It is catalogued under code B54 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move f3 is chosen by White on move 5.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Venice Attack.

Named variations

• Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack — ECO B55

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