What are the typical plans for white in the Scheveningen?
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The Scheveningen is a variation of the Sicilian Defense in chess and as with any chess opening, the plans for White can vary depending on the particular move order and the individual player's style. However, some common plans for White in the Scheveningen include:

1. d4 followed by Nf3 and e3 to play for a King's Pawn Opening.

2. d4 followed by Nf3 and g3 to play for a King's Knight Opening.

3. d4 followed by Nf3 and c4 to play for a Nimzo-Indian Defense.

4. d4 followed by Nf3 and Nc3 to play for a Grand Prix Attack.

Regardless of the particular plan, White's main aim is to develop their pieces quickly, control the center of the board, and create threats against Black's king.
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Explain what is Sicilian Defence.
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The Sicilian Defence refers to when black plays c5 after white plays e4, in order to gain control of d4 and break symmetry of the board early.

According to computer analysis, it is the best scoring response to e4.
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