Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5 Qa5+ 5.c3

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Opening Overview: Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5 Qa5+ 5.c3

By playing c3, the player enters the Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5 Qa5+ 5.c3, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. This line follows the critical path of the Sicilian Defense. This move grabs space.

Key Plans

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

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5 Qa5+ 5.c3:
+0.23 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian: Accelerated Pterodactyl, 4.dxc5 Qa5+ 5.c3

  • ECO Code: B27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 35%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: None
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