Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation

By playing Bc5, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. While Nc6 is the main choice, Bc5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move activates the Bishop.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Feature: Open Center

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 35% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Sicilian: Kan, Polugaevsky Variation, Sicilian Defense, Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation, Sicilian

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation:
-0.19 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation

  • ECO Code: B42
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Kan, Polugaevsky Variation, Sicilian Defense, Kan Variation, Polugaevsky Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian: Kan, Polugaievsky variation, Polugaevsky Variation, Sicilian
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