B40
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Wing Attack, Fianchetto Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. Nc3 a6 4. g3 b5 5. d4 cxd4 6. Nxd4
The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Wing Attack, Fianchetto Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B40. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. Nc3 a6 4. g3 b5 5. d4 cxd4 6. Nxd4.
It belongs to the Sicilian Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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