B70

Sicilian Defense: Active Queen

 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be2 Bg7 7. Be3 O-O 8. Qd2 Nc6 9. f3 d5 10. exd5 Nxd5 11. Nxd5 Qxd5 12. Nxc6 Qxc6

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be2 Bg7 7. Be3 O-O 8. Qd2 Nc6 9. f3 d5 10. exd5 Nxd5 11. Nxd5 Qxd5 12. Nxc6 Qxc6. 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)

r1b2rk1/pp2ppbp/2q3p1/8/8/4BP2/PPPQB1PP/R3K2R w KQ - 0 13

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 20%, Black wins 80%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O-O, played in 60% of games, followed by Bd3 and c3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

20%

80%

White wins 20% Draws 0% Black wins 80%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O-O

Bd3

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