Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation

"Diverging from the common Sicilian Defense (Qb6), this line chooses Nc6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls e5 and d4."

The move Nc6 signals the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.

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

Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 33%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.37.

Also known as: Sicilian: Taimanov, Four Knights, Four Knights Variation, Sicilian, Four Knights Variation, Sicilian

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation:
+0.37 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation

  • ECO Code: B40
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Taimanov, Four Knights, Four Knights Variation, Sicilian, Four Knights Variation, Sicilian
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