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The Sicilian Defense is the most common opening below GM level. Here are four very strong Anti-Sicilian setups that will make your life as an e4 player much easier. Snyder Variation Repertoire: https://app.noctie.ai/repertoires/580a729f-bdd5-476c-84e9-607af9dd0646?aff=q9yKD All four PGNs available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/anti-sicilian-120527845?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link If you visit Noctie, use the code "HANGINGPAWNS" to go Premium and get a 64% discount. Prins Variation Repertoire: https://app.noctie.ai/repertoires/aa4e9a8c-52f1-40f1-9290-36717292d886?aff=q9yKD Prins Variation detailed video: https://youtu.be/T7qzruXqPsw Kramnik Variation Repertoire: https://app.noctie.ai/repertoires/114056a7-7e24-4ee2-a62a-2ddee50cf3cb?aff=q9yKD Kramnik Variation detailed video: https://youtu.be/04mHPHxmdkg Rossolimo Attack Repertoire: https://app.noctie.ai/repertoires/822979b3-ced8-41b2-a81d-c7beb02b1f46?aff=q9yKD Rossolimo Attack detailed video: https://youtu.be/iddK1iAVP70 0:00 Introduction 01:48 Snyder Variation 11:50 Prins Variation 27:08 Kramnik Variation 33:53 Rossolimo Attack This video is not about unsound gambit lines or traps you can use to win fast and if they don't work you lose. I have covered 4 legitimate openings you can use to counter the Sicilian Defense at no detriment to your position. You will avoid main line theory, often confuse Sicilian players, and get great positions early on.