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Tricky Gambit Against the Sicilian Defense - Chekhover Variation Novelty

Offered By: Remote Chess Academy via YouTube

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Explore a surprising chess gambit against the Sicilian Defense invented by a 1600 ELO-rated player. Discover how the unconventional move 6.Qb5 in the Chekhover Variation violates classical opening principles yet presents tricky threats. Analyze various responses from Black, including defending the b7 pawn, developing the knight to f6 or e5, and alternative second moves. Learn to exploit this rare variation to counter the Sicilian Defense effectively, with detailed explanations of key positions and potential pitfalls for both sides.

Syllabus

Novelty Gambit Against The Sicilian Defense Open Sicilian
 Chekhover Variation, Sicilian Defense
Novelty by a 1600 ELO rated player - 6.Qb5
Black's most played move to defend b7
If Black does NOT play a6
Attacking the Black Queen
If Black plays Ne5
If Black simply develops Nf6
If Black plays Rb8 to defend b7
If Black plays 2...Nc6 instead of 2...d6


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Remote Chess Academy

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