B98

Argenitne; Goteborg Var, Sicilian

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7 8. Qf3 h6 9. Bh4 g5

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7 8. Qf3 h6 9. Bh4 g5. This position is classified under ECO code B98.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B98

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

rnbqk2r/1p2bp2/p2ppn1p/6p1/3NPP1B/2N2Q2/PPP3PP/R3KB1R w KQkq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 25%, Black wins 50%, and 25% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is fxg5, played in 100% of games.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

25%

50%

White wins 25% Draws 25% Black wins 50%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

fxg5

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