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Sicilian Defense

Sozin Attack, Flank Variation

B87tacticalaggressive

  1. 1.e4c5
  2. 2.Nf3d6
  3. 3.d4cxd4
  4. 4.Nxd4Nf6
  5. 5.Nc3a6
  6. 6.Bc4e6
  7. 7.Bb3b5
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Sicilian Najdorf line against the Fischer–Sozin Attack in which Black answers 7. Bb3 with 7...b5, expanding on the queenside at once.

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About the Flank Variation

Reached via the Najdorf move order, this line has Black meet the Fischer–Sozin bishop retreat 7. Bb3 with 7...b5, gaining queenside space and preparing ...b4 against the c3-knight. White most often castles with 8. O-O, while 8. a3 stops ...b4 and 8. f3 reinforces e4. A sharper plan is 8. Be3 Be7 9. Qf3 Qc7 10. g4, aiming at Black's kingside. The engine considers the position balanced.

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