Sicilian, Closed

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Opening Overview: Sicilian, Closed

By playing e4, the player enters the Sicilian, Closed, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Departing from the common Van Geet Opening (b4), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on d5 and f5.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Van Geet: Sicilian

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian, Closed:
-0.21 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian, Closed

  • ECO Code: A00
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 41%
  • Moves: 7
  • Aliases: Van Geet: Sicilian
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