Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation

By playing Qc7, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. Instead of the standard Bb4, the player opts for Qc7. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move brings the Queen out early.

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

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 44% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Sicilian: Taimanov, Bastrikov Variation, Sicilian Defense: Paulsen Variation, Bastrikov Variation, Sicilian Defense, Paulsen Variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation:
+1.07 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Bastrikov Variation

  • ECO Code: B47
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 44% / B: 23%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Taimanov, Bastrikov Variation, Sicilian Defense: Paulsen Variation, Bastrikov Variation, Sicilian Defense, Paulsen Variation, Bastrikov Variation, Sicilian; B47, Sicilian: Taimanov (Bastrikov) variation, Bastrikov Variation, Sicilian; B47
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