Sicilian Scheveningen Part XI (Classical Variation)

20 Rd4



Asking the unwelcome b4 guest to leave
or risk capture.

20 a5
20 f5
20 h3
20 Bd4
20 Kg1
20 Rd2
20 Rfe1

20 ... d5



But not if Black has anything to say about it.
This move allows the f8 bishop to protect the
b4 knight and it also attacks White's menacing
center.

20 ... a5
20 ... Nc6

21 exd5



Hoping to give Black an isolated d-pawn.
White can then put pressure on it by
doubling up on the d-file.

21 e5
21 g6
21 Kg1
21 Qe2
21 Rdd1
21 Rd2
21 Rfd1

21 ... exd5



21 ... f5
21 ... Bc5
21 ... Bd6
21 ... Bxd5
21 ... Nxd5
21 ... Qc8
21 ... Rbc8

22 Rd2



Moves away from the vulnerable d4 square,
clears up g1-a7 for the Qf2-Be3 tandem, and,
keeps d1 available for the other rook. The
fact that White's fearsome position has now
been tamed is proof of the Scheveningen's
ability to prickle and repel!

22 a5
22 g6
22 Re1