Give the underrated Sicilian O'Kelly a test drive
If you've ever wanted to play the Sicilian Defense but were intimidated by the theory of it, then the O'Kelly variation is what you're looking for. It's underplayed and scores well against 1.e4, and you won't have to learn heaps of theory either.
Our free
Short and Sweet series gives you a taste of the Sicilian O'Kelly.
IM Christof Sielecki and Michael Gorny authors of
100 Repertoires: Sicilian O'Kelly show you the key lines to give you an easy entry into the world of the Sicilian Defense.
10 lines to get you fighting for an advantage against 1.e4
The Sicilian Defense is the weapon of elite players to fight for a win against 1.e4, and the O'Kelly variation is a fun and easy-to-learn sideline most Open Sicilian players are not prepared for.
IM Sielecki and Michael Gorny show that the Open Sicilian, White's best try against the Sicilian Defense, is harmless against the O'Kelly.
Not only do they show you that the O'Kelly equalizes against the Open Sicilian, but you'll also see that it performs well against all of White's other sidelines.
Here are the lines covered:
✔️The Open Sicilian
✔️The "Tricky Knights" variation,, (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6 3.Nc3)
✔️The Maroczy Setup
✔️The Alapin
✔️The Closed Sicilian
✔️The Smith-Morra GambitSo, are you ready to start playing the Sicilian and fight for a win against 1.e4? Get
Short and Sweet: Sicilian O'Kelly today!
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