B82

Tal Variation, Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6 6. f4 Nc6 7. Be3 Be7 8. Qf3

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6 6. f4 Nc6 7. Be3 Be7 8. Qf3. This position is classified under ECO code B82.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B82

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r1bqk2r/pp2bppp/2nppn2/8/3NPP2/2N1BQ2/PPP3PP/R3KB1R b KQkq - 4 8

Lichess Stats

Across 14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 57%, Black wins 36%, and 7% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 64% of games, followed by Bd7 and e5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

57%

36%

White wins 57% Draws 7% Black wins 36%

14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Bd7

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