B70

Alekhine Variation, Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be2 Bg7 7. O-O O-O 8. Nb3

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be2 Bg7 7. O-O O-O 8. Nb3. This position is classified under ECO code B70.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B70

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

rnbq1rk1/pp2ppbp/3p1np1/8/4P3/1NN5/PPP1BPPP/R1BQ1RK1 b - - 5 8

Lichess Stats

Across 6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 33%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc6, played in 67% of games, followed by Nbd7 and a6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 6 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 0% Black wins 33%

6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc6

Nbd7

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