What is the Maroczy bind defense in chess?

Answer by  dracon420 (249)

It is characterized by white pawns on c4 and e4, with White's d-pawn having been exchanged for Black's c-pawn. White's c- and e-pawns control the d5 square, making it difficult for Black to free his position with d5; . Black often employs a Hedgehog formation against the Bind.

Answer by  Kurt (4579)

The Maroczy bind defense applies to white reacting to black using the Sicilian defense. It moves out the white queen bishop pawn on the 5th move and cramps black's game.