Sicilian Defence

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defence

Transposition: This position is structurally identical to the Sicilian Defense.

By playing e4, the player enters the Sicilian Defence, a setup within the Sicilian Defence complex. Departing from the common Reti (g3), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d5 and f5.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 44% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defence:
+0.80 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defence

  • ECO Code: B27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 44% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 7
  • Aliases: None
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