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ECO B44Side: Black
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation
- Semi-open games
- Sharp play
- Asymmetry
Interactive Opening Board
4…Nc6
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4…Nc6
Speed:
Moves
(8 plies • 4 moves)4…Nc6Defining moveTabiya
- 1–4moves
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Article
Sicilian DefenseLegends who played it
- MMark Taimanovas Black · Named after the player
Games in the Atlas
Lines below
- B44Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit
- B44Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Modern Line
- B44Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation
- B45Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation
- B46Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation
- B47Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation4 lines