Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation

"Departing from the common Sicilian Defense (f5), this line chooses Qa5. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move adds pressure to the position."

The move Qa5 signals the Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term 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 -0.42.

Also known as: Sicilian: Mongoose Variation, Mongoose Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian: Stiletto (Althouse) variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation:
-0.42 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation

  • ECO Code: B27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 34% / B: 43%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Mongoose Variation, Mongoose Variation, Sicilian, Sicilian: Stiletto (Althouse) variation, Mongoose Variation, Sicilian
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