Author: Bob Durrett
Date: 09:33:46 11/10/02
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On November 10, 2002 at 11:54:49, James Grist wrote: >Hi, I just want to know if anyone is an expert on this sicilian variation and >can confirm that it is a good playable line for white. > >1. e4 c5 >2. d4 cxd4 >3. Qxd4 Nc6 >4. Qa4 > >Now White developes sensibly and has seems to have plenty of flexibilty. >The moves are quite flexible. If black refuses the pawn exchange, white can go >choose a line which resembles a Benoni with 3.d5 > >Thx, >James Only 26 games in Megabase 2002. CB Opening report says "White scores miserably." No games involving top GMs. Probably suitable only for amateur chess or for a handicap game with the stronger player playing White. 4...g6 seems best. Also given as very good for Black are 4...Nf6, 4...d6 and 4...e6. Not clear what this has to do with computer chess, although it may be relevant in the context of "opening books for chess computers." You may get a better discussion going at the newsgroup rec.games.chess.analysis. Recommend you post your inquiry there. Bob D.
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