Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maroczy Bind (B36)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.17

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 41.6% Draws: 31.8% Black Wins: 26.6%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maroczy Bind (ECO code B36) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6 5. c4
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 g1f3 b8c6 d2d4 c5d4 f3d4 g7g6 c2c4
Repertoire Training

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Internal Navigation

Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon (B34)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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