B70

Sicilian Defense: Queen Target

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Bg5 Bg7 7. Qd2 h6 8. Bh4 Nc6 9. Nxc6 bxc6 10. Bc4 Qb6

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Bg5 Bg7 7. Qd2 h6 8. Bh4 Nc6 9. Nxc6 bxc6 10. Bc4 Qb6. This position is classified under ECO code B70.

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ECO Code

B70

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1b1k2r/p3ppb1/1qpp1npp/8/2B1P2B/2N5/PPPQ1PPP/R3K2R w KQkq - 2 11

Lichess Stats

Across 14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 21%, Black wins 57%, and 21% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb3, played in 36% of games, followed by O-O-O and O-O.

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

Small sample: 14 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

21%

57%

White wins 21% Draws 21% Black wins 57%

14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb3

O-O-O

O-O

Na4

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