Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with d6
- 1.e4c5
- 2.Nf3Nc6
- 3.Nc3e5
- 4.Bc4Be7
- 5.d3d6
1,524 games
A Sicilian Anti-Sveshnikov line in which Black supports e5 with ...d6, setting up a closed, maneuvering game around White's grip on d5.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the with d6
5...d6 reinforces the e5-pawn and frees the c8-bishop. It holds ...Nf6 in reserve and keeps open the plan of ...Bg5 to trade the dark-squared bishop, as in the Kharlov-Kramnik Line after 6. Nd2 Bg5. 6. Be3 is the most common reply, followed by 6. O-O and 6. Nd5. The immediate knight jump scores poorly for White in the database. The engine gives White a slight edge.