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B23 · Semi-Open · a defense for Black

Sicilian Defense: Closed

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1.e4c52.Nc3
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Sicilian Defense: Closed28.5M games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
d623%6.5M47%
g66.1%1.8M49%
a64%1.1M50%
e51%298k45%
Nf60.7%196k47%
b60.3%95k47%
d50.1%31k44%
Qc70%11k48%
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
B23
Line
1. e4 c5 2. Nc3
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