Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (B43)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.25

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 41.6% Draws: 30.5% Black Wins: 27.9%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation (ECO code B43) 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 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 a6 5. Nc3
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 g1f3 e7e6 d2d4 c5d4 f3d4 a7a6 b1c3
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation (B42)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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