B21

Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit

Key moves: 1.e4 c5

The Sicilian Defence is the most popular and best-scoring response to 1.e4. Black immediately fights for the centre with an asymmetrical pawn structure, leading to sharp, combative positions. It is the weapon of choice for aggressive players seeking to win with Black.

History & Notable Players

The opening was first analysed in detail in the 16th century by Italian players. It became a major weapon in the 20th century through the games of players like Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and many modern grandmasters.

Best Games

Nakamura,Hi vs Nepomniachtchi,I1-0
Saint Louis Blitz 2024 • 2024★ Notable
Nakamura,Hi vs Aronian,L1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Rapid 2024 • 2024★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Chen,Ryo1-0
PNWCC Blitz Championship • 2020★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Nguyen Duc Hoa1-0
PNWCC Blitz Championship • 2020★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Aditya,Mittal1-0
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 17 • 2020★ Notable
Postny,E vs Abdusattorov,Nodirbek1-0
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 16 • 2020★ Notable
Postny,E vs Le Quang Liem1/2-1/2
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 15 • 2020★ Notable
Aronian, Levon vs Munizaba, Slobodan1-0
Wch U12 • 1993★ Notable
Larsen, Bent vs Tal, Mihail1/2-1/2
Amsterdam Interzonal • 1964★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Firouzja,Alireza1/2-1/2
chess.com SpeedChess 2025 • 2025
Nakamura,Hi vs Nepomniachtchi,I0-1
Titled Tue 10th Sep Early • 2024
Nakamura,Hi vs Vachier Lagrave,M1/2-1/2
Saint Louis Rapid 2024 • 2024
Nakamura,Hi vs Dominguez Perez,L1-0
Titled Tue 16th Jul Late • 2024
Nakamura,Hi vs Firouzja,Alireza0-1
Bullet Chess Winners 2024 • 2024
Nakamura,Hi vs Kamsky,G1-0
Titled Tue 14th Nov Late • 2023
Nakamura,Hi vs Le,Quang Liem1/2-1/2
Titled Tue 31st Oct Early • 2023
Nakamura,Hi vs Duda,J0-1
Titled Tue 11th Apr Early • 2023
Nakamura,Hi vs Caruana,F1-0
Chessable Masters Div 1 W • 2023
Nakamura,Hi vs Caruana,F0-1
Chessable Masters Div 1 W • 2023
Nakamura,Hi vs Firouzja,Alireza1-0
Titled Tue 14th Mar Early • 2023

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