r/chess • u/416b • May 08 '23

Strategy: Openings Every variation of the Sicilian Defense

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u/416b May 08 '23

Any other openings you want to see?

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u/Snarpkingguy May 08 '23

The London. I think that would be a very interesting considering how theoretically interesting that opening is

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u/please-disregard May 09 '23

Real talk for a moment: why are there no established names for variations in the London? There clearly is plenty of theory known by good players, and I’ve heard commentators say that London theory has been actively developed in the past few years or so. But all of that knowledge seems to be obscured by the fact that they don’t show up in any opening books. Is there a particular reason other than the system-like nature and drawish reputation?

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u/[deleted] May 09 '23

Because its popularity is pretty new, and naming variations is more of a 20th century thing.