Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation (B23)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.18

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.8% Draws: 31.1% Black Wins: 29.1%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Closed Variation (ECO code B23) 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. Nc3
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 b1c3
Repertoire Training

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Variations in this Family

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