B58

Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation

Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6

This move order in the Sicilian with 2...d6 can lead to many major variations including the Najdorf, Dragon, and Classical. It's the backbone of competitive chess openings.

History & Notable Players

The 2...d6 Sicilian systems have dominated top-level chess since the mid-20th century.

Best Games

Barua, Dibyendu vs Khalifman, Alexander1-0
FIDE-Wch k.o. g/25+10 • 1999★ Notable
Barua, Dibyendu vs Khalifman, Alexander1/2-1/2
FIDE-Wch k.o. g/15+10 • 1999★ Notable
Barua, Dibyendu vs Khalifman, Alexander1-0
FIDE-Wch k.o. • 1999★ Notable
Winiwarter, Felix vs Geller, Efim P0-1
Wch Seniors • 1991★ Notable
Smyslov, Vassily vs Timman, Jan H1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1977★ Notable
Carlsen,M vs Duda,J1-0
Global Chess League 2023 • 2023
Cubas,Jo vs Vachier Lagrave,M1/2-1/2
39th Olympiad Men • 2010
Short,N vs Nakamura,Hi0-1
Corus A • 2010
Velcheva,M vs Hou Yifan1/2-1/2
37th Olympiad w • 2006
Svidler, Peter vs Khalifman, Alexander1/2-1/2
Yerevan • 1996
Short, Nigel D vs Kramnik, Vladimir1/2-1/2
Amsterdam VSB • 1996
Gelfand, Boris vs Karpov, Anatoly1/2-1/2
Cap d'Agde • 1994
Smyslov, Vassily vs Popovic, Petar0-1
Subotica Interzonal • 1987
Smyslov, Vassily vs Hort, Vlastimil1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1977
Smyslov, Vassily vs Gligoric, Svetozar1/2-1/2
Tilburg • 1977
Steiner, Lajos vs Bronstein, David I0-1
Saltsjobaden Interzonal • 1948
Ivanchuk,V vs Berdayes Ason,Dylan Isidro1-0
IV Menorca Open A 2025 • 2025
Korobov,A vs Firouzja,Alireza1-0
Titled Tue 15th Apr Early • 2025
Vachier Lagrave,M vs Yoo,Christopher Woojin1-0
Bullet Chess Losers 2024 • 2024
Vachier Lagrave,M vs Yoo,Christopher Woojin1-0
Bullet Chess Losers 2024 • 2024

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