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Anti-Sicilian with 2.Nc3 e6 (Part 3)
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(2 hours 26 min)
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GM Avetik Grigoryan
In the Anti-Sicilian Nc3, you will face 2…e6 from players who play openings like the Taimanov and the Kann against the Open Sicilian.
Also, the logic behind 2...e6 is simple to understand. Black wants to grab the center with …d5 and meet exd5 with exd5.
So how do you react against this strategy while fighting for an opening advantage?
After months of research and testing the lines with engines, our Grandmasters found the most dangerous way to play against it begins with 3.f4 – The Grand Prix Attack...
See moreBelow are some of the positions you can expect, taken from the course:
This course will also help you add a lot of knowledge about Grand Prix-like setups that you can use in many other openings.
Let’s dive in!
What you'll learn
- A full opening repertoire for White against 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 e6, covering important lines including Black's rare choices.
- Why against 2…e6, the Grand Prix setup with 3.f4! is dangerous for Black.
- The ideas and strategies for both sides in this opening and more.
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Marius B.
Thanks Avetik! Although I did not watch the Advanced Section (I'm not that good :D)
I am very impressed by your work... The 2. ...e6 line was always giving me a headache!
Fruzsina Szente-Varga
Thank you for the great course! Well explained, I have already tried the lines and ideas, and I'm happy with how things went! :)
GM_Avetik Grigoryan
Super!
Thanks a lot, dear :)
Perry Fa
Thank you for the explanation. I would like to get a section for Ne5 ...Qe8 Ne2 ...f6 (FEN position pasted below)
it seems like after ..f6 if we drop back to Nf3 or Nd3...d3 is coming anyways and because of that i was thinking after Ne5 we have to play Nb1 but im not so sure.
rn2kbnr/pp1q1ppp/4p3/2p5/3pPP2/2N2N2/PPPP2PP/R1BQK2R w KQkq - 0 1
GM_Avetik Grigoryan
Thank you, Perry!
All such questions, please to forum.
I can't cover everything and make the course 50 hours... :(
Amelito Reyes
Now I have a surprise weapon against the Sicilian Defense. Thank you so much GM Avetik!
GM_Avetik Grigoryan
Hehe :)
Nice!
Good luck with it!
Nikhilram Suresh
Great analysis
ChessMood
Thanks!
Siddhant Gaikwad
Great course
ChessMood
Thanks :)
Vikram Medelin
Great in deep analyse. Lot of interesting ideas
ChessMood
Thanks!
sasmi sithumsa
Good course...
ChessMood
Thx :)
WIM_Siranush Ghukasyan
Kevin Sun
In 4.de section in the video about 5...Be7 after 11...Nc6 white can win a piece with 12.Nc6 since 12...bc6 is not good because of 13.Bc6 forking the King and Rook
ChessMood
Questions in the forum, please :)
Giorgos Kechagias
venkatsundaram s
I always 4...Nc6 with Nge7 was a bit problematic for white. Especially with the line 6.ed5 ed5 7.Qe2 f6! is a move with which black equalizes or rather paralyzes white's attacking ideas quite easily.
6.Ne5 is quite interesting where, white continues to have easier play, even though it reaches an equal game.
This is my first view of the courses.Thanks for your ideas!
ChessMood
Thank you!
Samvel Mirzoyan
Vahe Suqiasyan
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After having a successful playing career where he became the Armenian Champion in 2010, GM Avetik Grigoryan found his passion for chess coaching and switched to it full-time.
Since then, he has guided many ambitious players to become Grandmasters and International Masters and has over 10 years of coaching experience.
He believes anyone can improve at chess, with the right mood and proper direction. And with that vision, he founded ChessMood in 2018.
After having a successful playing career where he became the Armenian Champion in 2010, GM Avetik Grigoryan found his passion for chess coaching and switched to it full-time.
Since then, he has guided many ambitious players to become Grandmasters and International Masters and has over 10 years of coaching experience.
He believes anyone can improve at chess, with the right mood and proper direction. And with that vision, he founded ChessMood in 2018.
How do you play against 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 e6?
2…e6 is the 3rd most popular alternative, behind 2…d6 and 2…Nc6.
Against this, we recommend playing the Grand Prix Setup, starting with 3.f4! It’s a dangerous option that gives White good chances to grab the opening initiative.
History
The first game in this line was played between Elijah William - James Mucklow in London in 1851, though the mover order in the game was different - 1.e4 c5 2.f4 e6 3.Nc3. White went on to win the game.
We don’t recommend playing 2.f4 in the Anti-Sicilian as it allows Black to play the central break 2...d5.
This setup (after 2...e6) is often employed by English Grandmasters such as Nigel Short, Gwain Jones and Michael Adams.
Important Ideas
With 2...e6, Black is often willing to transpose into the Sicilian Paulsen or Taimanov systems. But by adopting the Grand Prix Setup, White wants to complete their development before launching an attack on the kingside.
In this line, Black usually responds to 3.f4 with 3...d5, after which White follows up with 4.Nf3.
In the course, you’ll see how to play against all of Black’s important as well as rare moves – 4...dxe4, 4...d4, 4...Nc6, 4...Nf6, 4...a6.
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