Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb (Fianchetto) Variation (B91)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.10

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.7% Draws: 29.5% Black Wins: 31.8%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb (Fianchetto) Variation (ECO code B91) 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 a6 6. g3
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 g1f3 d7d6 d2d4 c5d4 f3d4 g8f6 b1c3 a7a6 g2g3
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)