Opening course · B41 to B43
Learn the Kan Sicilian
The Kan Sicilian starts with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6. Two small pawn moves, and every piece can still pick its square.
- You play Black
- For club players
- Rated about 1200 to 2600
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 3 steps
- 2 Main line 14 steps
- 3 Key variations 4 steps
- 4 Traps 2 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 4 steps
- 6 Test yourself 10 steps
Key ideas
- …e6 and …a6 first, pieces later.
- Against Bd3, …Bc5 and …Ba7 aim at f2.
- …d6 keeps e5 under control, …b5 grabs space.
- Watch g7 when White’s queen goes to g4.
Traps you will see
- The g7 pawn Set by White
- The knight fork on g4 Set by Black
Model games
- Jan-Krzysztof Duda Magnus Carlsen Oslo Esports Cup · 2022
- Boris Spassky Tigran Petrosian World Championship · 1969
Questions
Is the Kan Sicilian good for beginners?
It suits club players from about 1200 to 2600. Beginners can follow the course, but some lines need care.
What are the first moves of the Kan Sicilian?
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 37 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- The g7 pawn
- The knight fork on g4