Venice Attack
- 1.e4c5
- 2.Nf3d6
- 3.d4cxd4
- 4.Nxd4Nf6
- 5.Nc3e5
- 6.Bb5+
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Sicilian line in which White meets the early 5...e5 with the check 6. Bb5+, using the b5-square left unguarded because Black has not played ...a6.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Venice Attack
The Venice Attack arises when Black plays 5...e5 before ...a6, leaving b5 unguarded. White inserts the check 6. Bb5+ before moving the attacked knight from d4. Black usually interposes 6...Bd7, inviting an exchange of light-squared bishops, and 6...Nbd7 is the main alternative; the engine also considers 6...Nfd7. The line is rarely seen. White scores well with it in online games, and the engine gives White a slight edge.