Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5

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Opening Overview: Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5

By playing dxc5, the player enters the Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. Diverging from the popular Sicilian (c4), this line chooses dxc5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move opens lines for pieces.

Key Plans

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

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 32% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5:
-0.39 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5

  • ECO Code: B27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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