ECO B23 Play as White Response

Anti-Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack

Response to Sicilian Defense
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About the Anti-Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack

An aggressive system where White plays f4 early, aiming for a kingside attack. Named after the Grand Prix tournament circuit where it was popular.

Move by move

  1. White opens with 1.e4.
  2. The Sicilian Defense.
  3. The Closed Sicilian setup, avoiding the highly theoretical Open Sicilian.
  4. Black develops naturally.
  5. The Grand Prix Attack! White prepares a kingside pawn storm with f4-f5.