Sicilian Defense: Paulsen-Basman Defense

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Paulsen-Basman Defense

By playing Bc5, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Paulsen-Basman Defense, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. While Nf6 is the main choice, Bc5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move activates the Bishop.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 30% win rate for White, indicating Black chances.

Also known as: Sicilian: Open, 2...e6, 4.Nxd4 Bc5

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Paulsen-Basman Defense:
-0.72 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Paulsen-Basman Defense

  • ECO Code: B40
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 30% / B: 45%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Open, 2...e6, 4.Nxd4 Bc5
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