Sicilian: Rossolimo, 3...e6 4.Bxc6

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Opening Overview: Sicilian: Rossolimo, 3...e6 4.Bxc6

By playing Bxc6, the player enters the Sicilian: Rossolimo, 3...e6 4.Bxc6, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Diverging from the common Sicilian (b3), this line chooses Bxc6. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move resolves central tension. Structurally, the position is imbalanced.

Critical Concepts

  • Consolidate to convert the material advantage.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Material Advantage, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to simplify to convert the material advantage. Data analysis shows a 36% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian: Rossolimo, 3...e6 4.Bxc6:
+0.14 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian: Rossolimo, 3...e6 4.Bxc6

  • ECO Code: B30
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 33%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: None
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