Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation

"Departing from the popular Sicilian Defense (Nc6), this line chooses Bb4. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls the e1-h4 diagonal."

The move Bb4 signals the Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation, guiding the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Plans should focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Structure: The board features a Open Center. With a draw rate of 34%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +1.26.

Also known as: Sicilian: Pin Variation, Pin Variation; Sicilian CounterAttack, Sicilian: Pin variation (Sicilian counter-attack)

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation:
+1.26 Strong Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Pin Variation

  • ECO Code: B40
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 46% / B: 20%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Pin Variation, Pin Variation; Sicilian CounterAttack, Sicilian: Pin variation (Sicilian counter-attack), Pin Variation; Sicilian CounterAttack
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