Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation

By playing g3, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Instead of the usual Nge2, the player opts for g3. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move prepares to fianchetto the bishop.

Critical Concepts

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

From here, play often proceeds with g6 or e6, leading into the Sicilian Defense. Data analysis shows a 33% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Sicilian: Closed, 3.g3, Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation, Fianchetto Variation, Sicilian Defense, Closed Variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation:
-0.37 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation

  • ECO Code: B24
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 41%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Closed, 3.g3, Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation, Fianchetto Variation, Sicilian Defense, Closed Variation, Fianchetto Variation, Sicilian Closed; B24, Sicilian: closed, Fianchetto Variation, Sicilian Closed; B24
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