Sicilian: Moscow 3...Nd7

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Opening Overview: Sicilian: Moscow 3...Nd7

By playing Nd7, the player enters the Sicilian: Moscow 3...Nd7, a setup within the Sicilian Defense complex. While Nc6 is the consensus choice, Nd7 offers a fresh perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move fights for central squares.

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 White advantage.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian: Moscow 3...Nd7:
+0.51 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian: Moscow 3...Nd7

  • ECO Code: B51
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 29%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: None
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