Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation

By playing c4, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Instead of the standard O-O, the player opts for c4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move exerts pressure on d5. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

  • Focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.
  • Feature: Locked Center

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Data analysis shows a 45% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Sicilian: 3.Bb5+, Sokolsky Variation, Sicilian Defense: Canal-Sokolsky Attack, Sokolsky Variation, Sicilian: Canal-Sokolsky attack, Sokolsky variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation:
+0.90 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Sokolsky Variation

  • ECO Code: B52
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 27%
  • Moves: 14
  • Aliases: Sicilian: 3.Bb5+, Sokolsky Variation, Sicilian Defense: Canal-Sokolsky Attack, Sokolsky Variation, Sicilian: Canal-Sokolsky attack, Sokolsky variation
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