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Sicilian Defense

Acton Extension

B27offbeat

  1. 1.e4c5
  2. 2.Nf3g6
  3. 3.c4Bh6

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An offbeat Sicilian sideline in which Black, after 2...g6 3. c4, develops the bishop to h6 rather than fianchettoing it on g7.

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About the Acton Extension

The Acton Extension arises from the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon after White plays 3. c4, a move that tightens control of d5 and aims for a Maróczy-style bind with Nc3 and d4. Instead of the natural 3...Bg7, Black places the bishop on h6. From there it bears on the c1-h6 diagonal rather than the long diagonal. Material is level, and White keeps the c4-e4 pawn pair against Black's lone c-pawn.

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