Grivas Variation of the Siclian

Would anyone be interested in a thematic tourney with the Grivas Sicilian? The starting position is shown below:



1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Qb6

It's a relatively unexplored line that resembles the Scheveningen Variation of the Siclian, from what I've read.

Originally posted by wittywonka
Would anyone be interested in a thematic tourney with the Grivas Sicilian? The starting position is shown below:

[fen]r1b1kbnr/pp1ppppp/1qn5/8/3NP3/8/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R[/fen]

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Qb6

It's a relatively unexplored line that resembles the Scheveningen Variation of the Siclian, from what I've read.

wittywonka would

Originally posted by Dutch Defense
wittywonka would

I just thought it would be interesting...that and it might bring some attention to a relatively rare but completely playable line.

Yep. Me too.

skeeter

What about Nb3 then Be3 - does that not just end up wasting blacks time with the Qc6 move while white plays moves which are quite indigenous to the sicillian game.

wittywonka, why don't you enter the tournament?

Originally posted by Dutch Defense
wittywonka, why don't you enter the tournament?

skeeter 2056
kostin 2052
ferreiraglenn 2034
Sicilian Smaug 1991
irfan21 1891
Grintzi 1888
Karl Childers 1872
jankrb 1829
BLITZmeplease 1804
ItsYouThatIAdore 1754
4gats 1729
wittywonka 1671

Originally posted by wittywonka
skeeter 2056
kostin 2052
ferreiraglenn 2034
Sicilian Smaug 1991
irfan21 1891
Grintzi 1888
Karl Childers 1872
jankrb 1829
BLITZmeplease 1804
ItsYouThatIAdore 1754
4gats 1729
wittywonka 1671

I've played 2000+ rated players a lot. Don't be afraid of them.

The tournament is up and running, I dont usually play thematic tournaments but this one got me interested.

Tournament 2768

I am glad I am not in group 5, that is going to be a tough slog to win.

Originally posted by Tyrannosauruschex
The tournament is up and running, I dont usually play thematic tournaments but this one got me interested.

Tournament 2768

I am glad I am not in group 5, that is going to be a tough slog to win.

Yep. The platforms' going to be very busy when that lot get a full head of steam on.

skeeter

I'm glad I got some people interested... Have fun!

Originally posted by wittywonka
..... Have fun!

...and you. Don't be intimidated. Play to your strengths and remember, thematic matches tend to favour the brave.

xxxx M-

Originally posted by skeeter
...and you. Don't be intimidated. Play to your strengths and remember, thematic matches tend to favour the brave.

xxxx M-

I'm not really that worried. I honestly doubt that I'll win (from a realistic standpoint), but I won't go out without fighting. I've had a few draws against 1800+ players, and even an occasional win. So I'll take a stab at it. Thanks for the encouragement, though. 🙂