The flexible Taimanov Sicilian + A Complete Guide for Black against the Anti-Sicilian
Looking for a realistic way to play for a win with Black against 1.e4 without taking unnecessary risks? The Taimanov Sicilian is a reliable system, and hence one of the best options out there!
Robert Ris: "I have a look at two fascinating games between Firouzja and Carlsen, featuring the Sicilian Kan variation (2...a6 & 4...a6). In the first game, from the Julius Baer Generation Cup, Carlsen sacrificed a pawn and later his queen to secure equality and a draw.
In the second game, played in the Global Chess League, Firouzja deviated with 5.c4 to play against the well-known Hedgehog formation. Magnus showed his class in the middlegame but stumbled in the conversion."
Question: Can you spot the vulnerable points in White's position?
Feel free to move the pieces on the live diagram!
Strategy Training: How to Make a Plan
In every game of chess, there comes a moment when one is confronted with the question: what should I do now?
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