Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Modern Line

1.
1. e4
2. c5
2.
3. Nf3
4. e6
3.
5. d4
6. cxd4
4.
7. Nxd4
8. Nc6
5.
9. Nb5
10. d6
6.
11. c4
12. Nf6
7.
13. N1c3
14. a6
8.
15. Na3
16. Be7
9.
17. Be2
18. O-O
10.
19. O-O
20. b6

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The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Modern Line is a chess opening classified under ECO code B44 (Semi-Open games). It is a variation of the Sicilian Defense family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.