Sicilian Defense: Closed

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Closed

"This line follows the main path of the Sicilian Defense. This move solidifies the center without committing."

The move d6 signals the Sicilian Defense: Closed, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 33%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at +0.86.

Also known as: Sicilian: Closed, 3.g3, 5.d3 d6, Sicilian Defense: Closed, 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6, B25

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Closed:
+0.86 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Closed

  • ECO Code: B25
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 25%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Closed, 3.g3, 5.d3 d6, Sicilian Defense: Closed, 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6, B25, Sicilian: closed
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