B66
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Neo-Modern Variation, Early Deviations
Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6 6.Bg5
The Richter-Rauzer Attack is a classical approach where White develops the bishop to g5, pinning the knight and creating threats against Black's kingside. It leads to complex middlegame positions with chances for both sides.
History & Notable Players
Named after Kurt Richter and Vsevolod Rauzer, this has been a mainline weapon since the 1930s.
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