Ethan vs. Edmund

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ethanara
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Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by ethanara »

1. e4
Have a good game!
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by Edmund »

1... c5

Hi Ethan, all the best to you too!
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by ethanara »

2. Nf3
Oh , the sicilian!
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by Edmund »

2... d6

I need to study the Sicilian a little bit harder anyway for my upcoming OTB-tournament. Thought this would come in handy.
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by ethanara »

3. Bb5+
I saw this line at database and thought it might be interesting
Btw Shredder mobile says that sicilian is +0.50 ?
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by Edmund »

3... Bd7
if 4. Bxd7 then 4... Qxd7

Personally I don't find this the most exciting variation of the sicilian. It just simplifies and thus increases the likelihood of a draw.
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by ethanara »

4. Bxd7 Qxd7 5.d4
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by Edmund »

5... cxd4

I stick to the main line here and good night.
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by ethanara »

6. Qxd4
good morning!
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Re: Ethan vs. Edmund

Post by Edmund »

6... Nc6