the Sicilian Defense

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chess opening
gptkbp:associated_with dynamic play
gptkbp:has_a counterattacking opportunities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Sicilian Defense
gptkbp:illustratedBy gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkbp:influenced modern chess theory
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of many players' repertoires
many players' strategies
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik
gptkb:World_Chess_Championships
Black
Garry Kasparov
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for 1.e4
club players
tactical players
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of numerous books
gptkbp:is_characterized_by 1.e4 c5
gptkbp:is_featured_in international competitions
chess clubs
classical chess
online chess platforms
1.d4
rapid and blitz formats
chess videos
gptkbp:is_known_for its rich history
its counterplay potential
its rich tactical themes
asymmetrical positions
gptkbp:is_popular_among chess openings
grandmasters
many chess coaches
many chess authors
gptkbp:is_studied_in online databases
chess literature
opening theory
computer engines
gptkbp:is_used_in tournament play
attacking players
intermediate players
chess forums
2.Nf3
2.d4
blitz tournaments
2.Nc3
2.c3
gptkbp:landmark chess openings
gptkbp:leads sharp play
complex tactical battles
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Sicily
gptkbp:suitableFor aggressive
gptkbp:transferFee other openings
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Sveshnikov_Variation
gptkb:Najdorf_Variation
gptkb:Scheveningen_Variation
Accelerated Dragon
Dragon Variation
gptkbp:was_a_response_to 1.e4