Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation

"Instead of the usual g6, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on d4 and f4."

The move e5 signals the Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 23%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at -0.09.

Also known as: Sicilian: Loewenthal, Sicilian Defense: Loewenthal Variation, Bourdonnais; Lowenthal Var, Sic

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation:
-0.09 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation

  • ECO Code: B32
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Loewenthal, Sicilian Defense: Loewenthal Variation, Bourdonnais; Lowenthal Var, Sic, Sicilian: Labourdonnais-Loewenthal variation, Bourdonnais; Lowenthal Var, Sic
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