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Fabiano Caruana vs Dmitry Andreikin
Tal Memorial (Blitz) (2013) (blitz), Moscow RUS, rd 9, Jun-12
Sicilian Defense: Paulsen. Normal Variation (B81)  ·  0-1

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Mar-12-23  outplayer: I've having a hard time playing the black side of the Taimanov. Now I know that black doesn't castle in this variation with Be3. I had 2 defeats in the past 2 games castling queenside. The freeing move d5 is awsome.
Mar-12-23
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  fredthebear: All Taimanovs are Paulsens (e6, Nc6) but not all Paulsens are Taimanovs. This game does not have Qc7 or a6. Here's a game example that has been labeled as both: A Proudian vs Harikrishna, 2014

The Taimanov tends to be less theoretical than other Sicilian variations, making it a better choice for developing players than the more ballyhooed Najdorf.

Castling is often delayed but remains a possibility. Keep your eye on Scheveningen (e6 and d6) games as well. Flexibility to mix and match can come in handy.

Here's a well-known 6.g4 game that plays out differently: Shirov vs Polgar, 1994

Have you seen this course? https://www.chessable.com/lifetime-... Unfortunately, it costs $50. I'm not recommending this course itself, but Chessable has been helpful for many. (My students use Chessable but a good opening book often covers more ground over the long haul.) If you're 100% invested in the Taimanov, it might be worthwhile.

Mar-13-23  SChesshevsky: <...having a hard time playing the Black side of the Taimanov...>

Besides reviewing Taimanov's own games and analysis wherever available. I've also used Petrosian's Sicilian's vs. Fischer as helpful. But the go to guy for Paulsen has been Svidler. Might have the most experience of relatively modern players.

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