B62

Podebrady Variation, Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 e6 7. Nb3

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Bg5 e6 7. Nb3. This position is classified under ECO code B62.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B62

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bqkb1r/pp3ppp/2nppn2/6B1/4P3/1NN5/PPP2PPP/R2QKB1R b KQkq - 1 7

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 80%, Black wins 20%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Be7, played in 60% of games, followed by a6 and h6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 5 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

80%

20%

White wins 80% Draws 0% Black wins 20%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be7

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