Sicilian: Taimanov, 5.Nc3 Bb4

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Opening Overview: Sicilian: Taimanov, 5.Nc3 Bb4

By playing Bb4, the player enters the Sicilian: Taimanov, 5.Nc3 Bb4, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. Departing from the popular Sicilian (d6), this line chooses Bb4. It succeeds by accepting a slightly lower evaluation to surprise the opponent. This move exerts pressure on the e1-h4 diagonal.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly. Data analysis shows a 32% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian: Taimanov, 5.Nc3 Bb4:
-0.36 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Sicilian: Taimanov, 5.Nc3 Bb4

  • ECO Code: B45
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 32% / B: 39%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: None
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