B96

Simagin Line, Najdorf Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 b5 8. e5 dxe5 9. fxe5 Qc7 10. Qe2

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 b5 8. e5 dxe5 9. fxe5 Qc7 10. Qe2. This position is classified under ECO code B96.

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ECO Code

B96

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Najdorf Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

rnb1kb1r/2q2ppp/p3pn2/1p2P1B1/3N4/2N5/PPP1Q1PP/R3KB1R b KQkq - 2 10

Lichess Stats

Across 2 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 Nfd7, played in 100% of games.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 2 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nfd7

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