B40 - Sicilian: Paulsen Variation

Variation: Sicilian: Paulsen Variation

Initial Move: Black prepares for a quick d5 or transposing into the Paulsen/Kan variations. It is a very flexible move that avoids many early White sidelines. Learn this opening step by step

2026 Chesscom Open Play In 2
2026.03.18
GM Azarov, Sergei (2557)
GM Nihal Sarin (2723)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B40
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SixDays March 2026 GM A
2026.03.16
IM Tahay, Alexis (2347)
IM Liyanage, Ranindu Dilshan (2439)
Result 1-0
Opening B40
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Kópavogur International Chess Tournament 2026
2026.03.13
GM Kazakouski, Valery (2587)
GM Pultinevicius, Paulius (2562)
Result 1-0
Opening B40
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7th GM tournament \"Young talents\" - I
2026.01.05
IM Willow, Jonah B (2450)
GM Miezis, Normunds (2417)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B40
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Saint Louis Masters
2026.02.27
GM Raja Harshit (2499)
GM Bharath Subramaniyam H (2591)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B40
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Saint Louis Masters
2026.02.26
GM Aryan Chopra (2637)
GM Cordova, Emilio (2502)
Result 1-0
Opening B40
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Saint Louis Masters
2026.02.26
GM Kevlishvili, Robby (2516)
GM Lodici, Lorenzo (2599)
Result 0-1
Opening B40
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Prague Chess Festival 2026 | Challengers
2026.02.27
GM Yuffa, Daniil (2592)
GM Gledura, Benjamin (2635)
Result 1-0
Opening B40
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2. Bundesliga in Mülheim
2025.12.12
IM Zelbel, Patrick (2465)
GM Saric, Ante (2465)
Result 1-0
Opening B40
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2026 Chesscom Open Play In 2
2026.03.18
GM Ter-Sahakyan, Samvel (2613)
GM Vokhidov, Shamsiddin (2637)
Result 0-1
Opening B40
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