Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (Canal Attack) (B51)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.30

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 37.1% Draws: 36.8% Black Wins: 26.1%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation (Canal Attack) (ECO code B51) 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. Bb5+
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 g1f3 d7d6 f1b5
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Variations in this Family

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