A reversed Sicilian structure where White has an extra tempo. Leads to strategic maneuvering with chances for both sides.
Move Sequence
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 Nc6 4. g3 d5 5. cxd5 Nxd5 6. Bg2 Nb6 7. O-O Be7 8. d3 O-O
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So,W vs. Topalov,V
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