B22

Alapin Sicilian: Rook Awakening

1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Qa4+ Bd7 7. Qb3 Qxb3 8. axb3

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Qa4+ Bd7 7. Qb3 Qxb3 8. axb3. This position is classified under ECO code B22.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B22

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Alapin Sicilian Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

rn2kb1r/pp1bpppp/5n2/2p5/3P4/1PP2N2/1P3PPP/RNB1KB1R b KQkq - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 103 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 61%, Black wins 26%, and 13% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is cxd4, played in 51% of games, followed by e6 and Nc6.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

61%

13%

26%

White wins 61% Draws 13% Black wins 26%

103 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

cxd4

Nc6

Bc6

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