Sicilian Defense: Flohr Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Flohr Variation

The Sicilian Defense: Flohr Variation (B32) is a distinct Sicilian Defense variation, defined by the move Qc7. Historically played by Garry Kasparov and Bobby Fischer, this system highlights asymmetrical counter-attacking chances.

Strategic Context: Instead of the standard g6, the player opts for Qc7. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move brings the Queen out early. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Next Steps: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest White advantage (Eval: +1.14), with a high probability of a draw.

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

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Flohr Variation:
+1.14 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Flohr Variation

  • ECO Code: B32
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Flohr Variation, Flohr Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian: Flohr variation, Flohr Variation, Sicilian
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