Sicilian: Kan Variation

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chess opening
gptkbp:characterizedBy ...e5 move
gptkbp:chartPosition possible_into_other_Sicilian_lines
gptkbp:chessOpening ...analyzed by engines for accuracy
...can be adapted to blitz and rapid
...d5 and b5
...part of the rich history of Sicilian Defense
...popular among club players
gptkbp:commonName 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6
...1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.Be2 Nf6
...launching a queenside attack
...overextending pawns
gptkbp:countermeasures against_White's_kingside
gptkbp:developedBy Sicilian_players
gptkbp:famousFor modern chess
gptkbp:hasFocusOn ...developing pieces behind pawns
gptkbp:historicalSignificance popular since the 20th century
gptkbp:isConsidered ...potential for imbalanced positions
gptkbp:isPopularAmong ...widely played at all levels
gptkbp:mainLine 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.Be2
gptkbp:militaryService ...frequent tactical skirmishes
gptkbp:naturalResources ...active piece play
...books and databases available
gptkbp:notable_player Mikhail Botvinnik
flexible pawn structure
gptkbp:notableFeature 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6
used by many grandmasters
...often_seen_in_World_Championships
gptkbp:notableGames gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky_1972
gptkbp:notablePlayer gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:openingHours ...achieve equality or better
...evolving with modern theory
...flexibility and counterplay
...many sub-variations exist
gptkbp:partOf Sicilian Defense
gptkbp:productLine ...extensively analyzed by experts
gptkbp:providesResourcesFor ...available online and in literature
gptkbp:restingPlace ...knights on c6 and f6
gptkbp:scientificName high
gptkbp:socialStructure ...with_pawns_on_c5_and_e6
gptkbp:strategicGoals control the center
...control of the d5 square
gptkbp:supportRole counterplay_against_White's_center
gptkbp:tactics ...solid pawn structure
gptkbp:training ...good for learning tactical motifs
gptkbp:variant Sicilian Defense