Opening course · B80 to B85
Learn the Sicilian Scheveningen
The Sicilian Scheveningen starts with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6. …d6 and …e6 build a small, tough centre with …d5 and …e5 in reserve. With the Keres Attack and how to meet it.
- You play Black
- For club players
- Rated about 1400 to 2600
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 4 steps
- 2 Main line 18 steps
- 3 Key variations 4 steps
- 4 Traps 3 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 5 steps
- 6 Test yourself 11 steps
Key ideas
- …e6 and …d6: a small, tough centre.
- …a6, …Be7, castle, …Nc6 and …Qc7.
- Keep …e5 and …d5 in reserve.
Traps you will see
- The long diagonal Set by White
- The loose g-pawn Set by Black
- The poisoned b-pawn Set by Black
Model games
- Anatoly Karpov Garry Kasparov World Championship, game 24 · 1985
Questions
Is the Sicilian Scheveningen good for beginners?
It suits club players from about 1400 to 2600. Beginners can follow the course, but some lines need care.
What are the first moves of the Sicilian Scheveningen?
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 45 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- The long diagonal
- The loose g-pawn
- The poisoned b-pawn