Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:19th_century
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced modern chess theory
Encourages creative play Adapted by various playing styles Considered aggressive and dynamic Has many sub-variations and lines Popularized by top players Promotes deep theoretical study Provides rich tactical opportunities Remains a staple in competitive play Used in World Championship matches |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sicilian family of openings
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
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| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:issues |
Ignoring king safety
Neglecting development Overextending pawns Underestimating opponent's threats Failing to adapt to opponent's strategy Failing to anticipate counterplay Ignoring tactical opportunities Mismanaging pawn structure Neglecting endgame preparation Rushing attacks |
| gptkbp:key_variations |
gptkb:Alapin_Variation
gptkb:Sveshnikov_Variation gptkb:Accelerated_Dragon gptkb:Dragon_Variation gptkb:Taimanov_Variation gptkb:Scheveningen_Variation gptkb:Classical_Variation Najdorf Variation Kan Variation |
| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal gptkb:Viswanathan_Anand gptkb:Vassily_Smyslov gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov gptkb:Boris_Spassky gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Bobby_Fischer gptkb:Hikaru_Nakamura gptkb:Garry_Kasparov |
| gptkbp:responds_to |
1.e4 c5
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| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Counterattack
Control the center Create imbalances Create pawn structure advantages Develop pieces rapidly |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Sicilian_Classical
gptkb:Sicilian_Sveshnikov |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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