By playing Bb5, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Instead of the standard b4, the player opts for Bb5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on the e8-h5 diagonal.
From here, play often proceeds with e6 or Nf6, leading into the Sicilian. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.
Also known as: Sicilian: Rossolimo, Rossolimo (Nezmetdinov) Variation, Sicilian; B30, Sicilian: Nimzovich-Rossolimo attack (without ...d6)
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