B50

Sicilian Defense: Bishop Expel

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3 g6 5. O-O Bg7 6. Bg5 h6 7. Bh4 g5 8. Bg3 Bg4

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d3 g6 5. O-O Bg7 6. Bg5 h6 7. Bh4 g5 8. Bg3 Bg4. This position is classified under ECO code B50.

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ECO Code

B50

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

rn1qk2r/pp2ppb1/3p1n1p/2p3p1/2B1P1b1/3P1NB1/PPP2PPP/RN1Q1RK1 w kq - 2 9

Lichess Stats

Across 3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 67%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nbd2, played in 67% of games, followed by h3.

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

Small sample: 3 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

67%

White wins 33% Draws 0% Black wins 67%

3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nbd2

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