Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation

By playing Qxd4, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. While c3 is the consensus choice, Qxd4 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move resolves central tension.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Sicilian, Chekhover Variation, Chekhover Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian, Chekhover variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation:
+0.52 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation

  • ECO Code: B53
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 32%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: Sicilian, Chekhover Variation, Chekhover Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian, Chekhover variation, Chekhover Variation, Sicilian
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