Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Dragon Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 d6 6.Bg5 g6

ECO B60

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Dragon Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 d6 6.Bg5 g6.

It is catalogued under code B60 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move g6 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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