07 Aug 10
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperThere is no refutation of the Sicilian, it's darn sound. No one would play it if it wasn't! I think by refutation you simply mean, a playable way to face it?
Hi, everyone. I'm wondering if there are any unconventional ways to refute the Sicilian that are both uncommon and strong (for mid-teen rated players).
I don't mind so much if high-level chess theory proves it to be unsound.
07 Aug 10
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Originally posted by PAWN RIOTTo be honest, I did not take this question very seriously (an "eye roll" question), but your answer has changed all that for me.
try this...1.e4 2.c4 3.b3 4.Bb2 5.d3 6.g3 7.Bg2 8.Bb2 9.00 10.f4....depending on what black plays aim for this type of set up!
It's not just the moves- it's the idea of taking the game into more closed channels along lines of the English/Reti (or even Bird's Opening by transposition)-it may not be a refutation per se, but it most certainly is a refutation of what Black had intended to accomplish on his first move.
Bravo! Rec'd.
Paul