B47

Ponomariov Gambit, Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nc3 Qc7 6. Ndb5 Qb8 7. Be3 a6 8. Bb6

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nc3 Qc7 6. Ndb5 Qb8 7. Be3 a6 8. Bb6. This position is classified under ECO code B47.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B47

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

rqb1kbnr/1p1p1ppp/pBn1p3/1N6/4P3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R2QKB1R b KQkq - 1 8

Lichess Stats

Across 7 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 57%, Black wins 43%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is axb5, played in 86% of games, followed by Bb4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 7 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

57%

43%

White wins 57% Draws 0% Black wins 43%

7 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

axb5

Bb4

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