Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation

By playing Qc7, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. Instead of the standard f5, the player opts for Qc7. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move brings the Queen out early.

Key Plans

  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Sicilian: Quinteros Variation, Accelerated Paulsen, Sicilian, Sicilian: Quinteros variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation:
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Quinteros Variation

  • ECO Code: B27
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Quinteros Variation, Accelerated Paulsen, Sicilian, Sicilian: Quinteros variation, Accelerated Paulsen, Sicilian
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