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B27 · Semi-Open · a defense for Black

Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation

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1.e4c52.Nf3Qa5
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Sicilian Defense: Mongoose Variation28k games · White to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
Nc352%15k59%
Bc420%5.7k57%
c315%4.2k57%
Be26.5%1.8k60%
g31.1%30257%
c41.1%29553%
b31%28453%
a30.7%19464%
Bd30.5%14045%
Na30.4%10755%
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
B27
Line
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Qa5
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