Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation

"Instead of the standard Bb2, 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."

The move c4 signals the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks. Plans should focus on how to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 22%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at -0.01.

Also known as: Sicilian: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation, Santasiere Wing Gambit, Sicilian, Sicilian: wing gambit, Santasiere variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation:
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation

  • ECO Code: B20
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 8
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Wing Gambit, Santasiere Variation, Santasiere Wing Gambit, Sicilian, Sicilian: wing gambit, Santasiere variation, Santasiere Wing Gambit, Sicilian
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