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Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation

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1.e4c52.Nf3d63.Bb5+
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation3.9M games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
Bd7Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Main Line60%2.3M48%
Nd722%855k51%
Nc618%704k47%
Qd70.1%3.7k6%
Family
Sicilian Defense
Category
Semi-Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
B51
Line
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bb5+
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