Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind

By playing c4, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. Instead of the standard Nxc6, the player opts for c4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d5.

Key Plans

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

From here, play typically proceeds with d6 or Nf6, leading into the Sicilian. Data analysis shows a 34% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Sicilian: Maroczy Bind, Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maroczy Bind, Sicilian Defense, Accelerated Dragon

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind:
-0.11 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind

  • ECO Code: B36
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 34% / B: 36%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Maroczy Bind, Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maroczy Bind, Sicilian Defense, Accelerated Dragon, Maroczy Bind, Sicilian; B36, Sicilian: accelerated fianchetto, Maroczy bind, Maroczy Bind, Sicilian; B36
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