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CLEARANCE - 80/20 Tactics Multiplier - The Paulsen Sicilian - GM Rashad Babaev - Volume 12 Chess Tournament Bags Chess Bags Each article contains explanations and80 20 Tactics Multiplier #12 Play Against the Paulsen Sicilian GM Rashad Babaev Kings pawn players of the world listen up! The Paulsen Sicilian (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6) is only one small pawn move different from the Najdorf, but frees the dark squared bishop sometimes with deadly effect. The c3 knight gets pinned, e4 comes under pressure its easy to get into a real mess. You need to know how to keep Black responding to your threats