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The Sicilian Defense arises after the moves 1.e4 c5. A dynamic opening leading to sharp play, it was favored by champions like Fischer and Kasparov.| Chess.com
The English Opening is a flank opening where White advances their c-pawn two squares instead of the d- or e-pawns. The English is a highly transpositional opening, meaning that in many cases the game will reach the same position that arises from other openings and through different move orders. The English...| Chess.com
The Closed Sicilian Defense is one of the most popular ways for White to play against the Sicilian Defense. This "anti-Sicilian" opening gives White fewer chances to fight for an advantage but is also less theoretically challenging. The Closed Sicilian is a good opening for players of all levels, and...| Chess.com