B72

Sicilian Defense: Bishop Harass

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. Qd2 Ng4 8. Bg5 h6 9. Bh4 Nc6

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. Qd2 Ng4 8. Bg5 h6 9. Bh4 Nc6. This position is classified under ECO code B72.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B72

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bqk2r/pp2ppb1/2np2pp/8/3NP1nB/2N5/PPPQ1PPP/R3KB1R w KQkq - 2 10

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nxc6, played in 40% of games, followed by Nb3 and Bg3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nxc6

Nb3

Bg3

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