Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, 9.Bc4 (B77)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: -0.02

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.2% Draws: 31.2% Black Wins: 30.6%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, 9.Bc4 (ECO code B77) 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 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. f3 O-O 8. Qd2 Nc6 9. Bc4
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 g1f3 d7d6 d2d4 c5d4 f3d4 g8f6 b1c3 g7g6 c1e3 f8g7 f2f3 e8g8 d1d2 b8c6 f1c4
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Modern Line (B76)