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How to Play the Sicilian Opening in Chess

To play the Sicilian Opening in chess is to engage in moves going back to 1594, when Giulio Polerio is documented as having used it in a game against Gioachino Greco. In the Sicilian Opening, Black is defending against White taking a challenging position in the center of the board.

Things You'll Need

  • Chess board and pieces
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Instructions

    • 1

      Move White's pawn to e4 (also known as King 4) on the chessboard, and Black counters by moving his pawn to c5 (Queen's Bishop 4),

    • 2

      Jump White's knight over the pawn to f3 (King's Bishop 3). Black moves his pawn to d6 (Queen 3).

    • 3

      Slide White's pawn to d4 (Queen 4). Black then captures White's pawn by moving to d4.

    • 4

      Counter with White's knight by capturing Black's pawn on d4. Black moves his knight to f6 (King's Bishop 3).

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