Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation
GPTKB entity
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
chess opening
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| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5
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| gptkbp:commonName |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Open_Variation
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Scheveningen_Variation gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Accelerated_Dragon gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Najdorf_Variation gptkb:Sicilian_Defense:_Dragon_Variation 1...d6 Neglecting development Overextending pawns 1...e6 1...g6 Misplacing pieces Create counterplay on the queenside Develop pieces harmoniously Failing to castle early Ignoring opponent's threats Prepare ...d5 break |
| gptkbp:engineDisplacement |
Knights on c6 and f6
Bishop_on_e7 |
| gptkbp:hasFocusOn |
Control the d5 square
Create imbalances in the position Develop pieces actively Maintain pawn structure Prepare for a kingside attack |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Popularized in the 20th century
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| gptkbp:notableGames |
gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Karpov,_1990
gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972 |
| gptkbp:notablePlayer |
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
Garry Kasparov |
| gptkbp:openedIn |
Closed system
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| gptkbp:partOf |
Sicilian Defense
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| gptkbp:scientificName |
Highly analyzed opening
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| gptkbp:standardFeatures |
d6 and e5 pawns
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| gptkbp:strategicGoals |
Control of the center
Counterplay_against_White's_center |
| gptkbp:variant |
Sicilian Defense
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