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Sicilian Defense

Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation, Paulsen Variation

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  1. 1.e4c5
  2. 2.Nf3d6
  3. 3.d4cxd4
  4. 4.Nxd4Nf6
  5. 5.Nc3a6
  6. 6.f4e6
  7. 7.Be2Qc7
  8. 8.O-ONc6

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A Scheveningen Sicilian line reached via the Najdorf order, with 6. f4, 7. Be2 and Black's ...Qc7 and ...Nc6 setup against White's kingside castling.

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About the Paulsen Variation

The Paulsen Variation reaches the Classical Scheveningen through the Najdorf move order. After 5...a6, White plays 6. f4, the Amsterdam Attack, before 7. Be2, so the f-pawn is already on f4 by move six. Black answers with ...Qc7 and ...Nc6, placing the queen on the c-file and adding control of e5 against White's planned e5 break. The usual continuation is 9. Be3, after which White has scored somewhat better than Black.

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