Sicilian Defense: Closed, Traditional

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Closed, Traditional

By playing Nc6, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Traditional, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Diverging from the common Sicilian (g6), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on e5 and d4.

Critical Concepts

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Sicilian: Closed, 2...Nc6, Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation, Traditional, Sicilian Defense, Closed Variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Closed, Traditional:
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Closed, Traditional

  • ECO Code: B23
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Closed, 2...Nc6, Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation, Traditional, Sicilian Defense, Closed Variation, Traditional Closed Sicilian, Sicilian: closed, 2...Nc6, Traditional Closed Sicilian
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