B70

Sicilian Defense: Bishop Reroute

 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. f4 Nc6 7. Nxc6 bxc6 8. e5 Nd7 9. exd6 exd6 10. Be3 Be7 11. Qd2 d5 12. O-O-O O-O

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. f4 Nc6 7. Nxc6 bxc6 8. e5 Nd7 9. exd6 exd6 10. Be3 Be7 11. Qd2 d5 12. O-O-O O-O. This position is classified under ECO code B70.

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ECO Code

B70

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bq1rk1/p2nbp1p/2p3p1/3p4/5P2/2N1B3/PPPQ2PP/2KR1B1R w - - 2 13

Lichess Stats

Across 35 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 40%, Black wins 57%, and 3% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is f5, played in 37% of games, followed by h4 and g4.

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

40%

57%

White wins 40% Draws 3% Black wins 57%

35 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

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