B56

Spielmann Variation, Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Nde2

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Nde2. This position is classified under ECO code B56.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B56

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bqkb1r/pp2pppp/2np1n2/8/4P3/2N5/PPP1NPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 4 6

Lichess Stats

Across 8 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 38%, Black wins 50%, and 13% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is e6, played in 38% of games, followed by g6 and e5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 8 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

38%

13%

50%

White wins 38% Draws 13% Black wins 50%

8 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

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