Closed Sicilian

Play as WhiteAnti-Sicilian

A quiet set-up where White keeps the position closed and attacks on the kingside later.

The main line, move by move

1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6 6. Be3

1. 1. e4 — Claim the center and open lines for the queen and bishop.
2. 1... c5 — The Sicilian: fight for the d4 square from the side.
3. 2. Nc3 — Brings the knight into the game.
4. 2... Nc6 — Brings the knight into the game.
5. 3. g3 — Prepare to fianchetto the bishop and keep the position closed.
6. 3... g6 — Prepare to fianchetto the bishop.
7. 4. Bg2 — Brings the bishop into the game.
8. 4... Bg7 — Brings the bishop into the game.
9. 5. d3 — Support e4 and keep things solid.
10. 5... d6 — Prepare to develop and control e5.
11. 6. Be3 — Brings the bishop into the game.

Related openings

• Sicilian Alapin
• Sicilian Rossolimo

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