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Sicilian Defense

Kotov Gambit

B50gambitoffbeat

  1. 1.e4c5
  2. 2.Nf3d6
  3. 3.g3b5

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Sicilian Defense: Kotov Gambit is a rare B50 sideline where Black answers 3. g3 with 3...b5, offering the b-pawn to unsettle White's fianchetto.

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About the Kotov Gambit

The Kotov Gambit is an offbeat line of the 2...d6 Sicilian. Black answers 3. g3, which prepares a kingside fianchetto, with 3...b5. The pawn on b5 stands unprotected on the f1-bishop's diagonal, so 4. Bxb5+ wins it with check. Taking, however, sends the bishop away from g2, the square 3. g3 was meant to prepare. If White declines, Black has gained queenside space early.

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