Nico Zwirs: Reversed Sicilian Power - Win with 1.c4 e5!

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2/24/2026 – IM Nico Zwirs presents the Reversed Sicilian as a dynamic and practical weapon for White, especially suited to players who already use the Sicilian with Black and want to build on their existing understanding. Instead of a rigid, move-by-move repertoire, the course offers a flexible framework that helps you choose structures matching your style while learning how to deviate into less familiar setups when needed. Covering major Sicilian systems such as the Closed Sicilian, Najdorf, and Dragon, it explains how the extra tempo for White reshapes typical plans, strengthens attacking chances, and creates new strategic opportunities.
In this course, IM Nico Zwirs presents the Reversed Sicilian as a powerful and practical weapon for White
In this course, IM Nico Zwirs presents the Reversed Sicilian as a powerful and practical weapon for White. The core idea is simple: players who already play the Sicilian with Black can leverage their existing knowledge to build a dynamic and effective setup with White.
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: 2.d3 Sidelines

Reversed Sicilian Power - Win with 1.c4 e5!  

by Nico Zwirs

In this course, IM Nico Zwirs presents the Reversed Sicilian as a powerful and practical weapon for White. The core idea is simple: players who already play the Sicilian with Black can leverage their existing knowledge to build a dynamic and effective setup with White.

Free video sample: Introduction

Free video sample: 2.d3 Sidelines

Rather than offering a fully fixed, move-by-move repertoire, this course serves as a practical guide. You will learn how to choose the Sicilian structures that best fit your style, while also gaining ideas and inspiration to occasionally steer the game into different, less familiar territory when the position calls for it. Covering all major Sicilian structures — including the Closed Sicilian, Najdorf, Dragon, and more — IM Nico Zwirs highlights the key advantages that arise from having the extra tempo on the Sicilian side. Discover how this small but crucial difference can shift typical plans, enhance attacking chances, and open up fresh strategic possibilities.

Running time: 3 hours 57 minutes

In this course, IM Nico Zwirs presents the Reversed Sicilian as a powerful and practical weapon for White
In this course, IM Nico Zwirs presents the Reversed Sicilian as a powerful and practical weapon for White. The core idea is simple: players who already play the Sicilian with Black can leverage their existing knowledge to build a dynamic and effective setup with White.
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: 2.d3 Sidelines

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