B23 - Sicilian: Closed (2.Nc3)

Variation: Sicilian: Closed (2.Nc3)

Initial Move: White avoids opening the center and focuses on a slow kingside buildup. It is a strategic system where understanding of pawn structures is more vital than tactical memorization. Learn this opening step by step

2026 Chesscom Open Play In 1
2026.03.16
GM Bachmann, Axel (2582)
GM Vokhidov, Shamsiddin (2637)
Result 0-1
Opening B23
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2026 Chesscom Open Play In 1
2026.03.16
GM Chigaev, Maksim (2644)
GM Supi, Luis Paulo (2581)
Result 0-1
Opening B23
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Round 5: Fataliyeva, Ulviyya - Garifullina, Leya
2026.03.12
IM Fataliyeva, Ulviyya (2449)
IM Garifullina, Leya (2423)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B23
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8th GM tournament Hotel Stockholm North young talents
2026.03.10
IM Ris, Robert (2445)
IM Olsen, Filip Boe (2475)
Result 0-1
Opening B23
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AMP-TEAM
2026.03.06
IM Poltorak, Sebastian (2400)
FM Pacan-Milej, Kosma (2407)
Result 1-0
Opening B23
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Budapest Spring Festival
2026.03.06
FM Dubnevych, Maksym (2350)
IM Manea, Alexandru (2304)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B23
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American Cup Blitz
2026.03.02
GM Gazik, Viktor (2529)
GM Kevlishvili, Robby (2516)
Result 0-1
Opening B23
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American Cup Blitz
2026.03.02
GM Gazik, Viktor (2529)
GM Aronian, Levon (2724)
Result 1-0
Opening B23
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American Cup Blitz
2026.03.02
IM Kuru, Atilla (2500)
GM Cordova, Emilio (2502)
Result 0-1
Opening B23
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American Cup Blitz
2026.03.02
GM Gazik, Viktor (2529)
GM Woodward, Andy (2638)
Result 1-0
Opening B23
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