Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Qc7

ECO B27

The Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Qc7.

It is catalogued under code B27 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Qc7 is chosen by Black on move 2.

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