Sicilian Defence, Katalymov Variation

Sicilian Defence, Katalymov Variation
7	7
6	6
5	5
4	4
3	3
2	2
1	1
Moves	1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 b6
ECO	B27
Named after	Boris Katalymov
Parent	Sicilian Defence

In chess, the Katalymov Variation (also spelled Katalimov) is a less popular line of the Sicilian Defence that begins with the moves:

1. e4 c5

2. Nf3 b6

This article uses algebraic notation to describe chess moves.

Discussion

The Katalymov is considered inferior since it commits Black to a plan with ...b6 rather than more aggressive Sicilian defences incorporating ...b7–b5.^[1] Black must protect the b5-square, as an invasion by a white knight or bishop would be very annoying. For example, White retains a slight plus after 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Bb7 5.Nc3 a6 6.Bd3 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Nf3 d6 9.0–0 Nf6 10.Qe1 0–0 11.Qh4 Nbd7 12.Bd2.^[2]

The opening is a favorite of French GM Christian Bauer, with which he managed to draw a game in 2005 against currently top-ranked GM Magnus Carlsen.^[3] It has also been used by top players such as Gata Kamsky,^[4] Russian GM Pavel Ponkratov^[5] and Soviet GM Lev Psakhis.^[6]

The opening is named after Soviet IM Boris Katalymov (1932–2013).^[7]

References

^ Schiller (1998), p. 405
^ Kasparov, Gary; Keene, Raymond (1982). Batsford Chess Openings. American Chess Promotions. pp. 236–37. ISBN 0-7134-2112-6.
^ "Magnus Carlsen vs. Christian Bauer – 38th Biel Chess Festival (2005)". Retrieved 29 October 2013.
^ "Ray Robson vs. Gata Kamsky – 2012 US Championship". Retrieved 29 October 2013.
^ "Pavel Ponkratov chess games". 365Chess.com. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
^ Benjamin, Joel; Schiller, Eric (1987). Unorthodox Openings. Macmillan Publishing Company. p. 89. ISBN 0-02-016590-0.
^ "The risky Katalimov Sicilian". 23 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.

Bibliography

Schiller, Eric (1998). "Katalymov Sicilian". Unorthodox Chess Openings. Cardoza Publishing. pp. 405–08. ISBN 0-940685-73-6.

[1] Schiller (1998), p. 405

[2] Kasparov, Gary; Keene, Raymond (1982). Batsford Chess Openings. American Chess Promotions. pp. 236–37. ISBN 0-7134-2112-6.

[3] "Magnus Carlsen vs. Christian Bauer – 38th Biel Chess Festival (2005)". Retrieved 29 October 2013.

[4] "Ray Robson vs. Gata Kamsky – 2012 US Championship". Retrieved 29 October 2013.

[5] "Pavel Ponkratov chess games". 365Chess.com. Retrieved 9 October 2022.

[6] Benjamin, Joel; Schiller, Eric (1987). Unorthodox Openings. Macmillan Publishing Company. p. 89. ISBN 0-02-016590-0.

[7] "The risky Katalimov Sicilian". 23 September 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2013.

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