Konikowski: Modern Sicilian - Properly Played topmaterial International Grandmaster and senior FIDE

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Konikowski: Modern Sicilian - Properly Played topmaterial International Grandmaster and senior FIDEthe Sicilian Defense, which is suitable for players of all levels, has long been the most played opening against 1. e2 e4 and its popularity continues to grow. The reason is that sharp and complicated positions arise, which offer Black excellent dynamic counter play. In the first part, the author treats all possible deviations before reaching the basic position with 1. e5 c5 2 . f3 d6 3. d4 etc. such as the Closed Sicilian, the Morra Gambit, the