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Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main LineBETA

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    One of black's most flexible moves, Nf6 develops a piece, controls the center, and attacks the e4 pawn. Note that the earlier d6 move prevents white from playing e5 and kicking this knight.

This opening often leads to a Najdorf, Dragon, or Classical Sicilian.

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