Why is the sicilian defense so strong?

Why is the sicilian defense so strong?

Why is the sicilian defense so strong?

Sicilian Defense is so popular and effective opening
opening
White starts by playing 1.e4 (moving their king pawn two spaces). This is the most popular opening move and it has many strengths—it immediately works on controlling the center, and it frees two pieces (the queen and a bishop). The oldest openings in chess follow 1.e4.
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because it gives Black a comfortable position to defend the King's territory while providing scope to counter-attack the opponent. The opening also creates a position that denies White the advantage that it usually gains as it starts the match.

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5. Which Sicilian Defense is the best? The Open Sicilian is considered the Best line of the Sicilian Defense since 80% of all examples of the Defense begin with the Open Sicilian. It is also a good opening
opening
White starts by playing 1.e4 (moving their king pawn two spaces). This is the most popular opening move and it has many strengths—it immediately works on controlling the center, and it frees two pieces (the queen and a bishop). The oldest openings in chess follow 1.e4.
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Chess opening - Wikipedia
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Can white do the sicilian defense?
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