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Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Fianchetto Variation
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Fianchetto Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B56), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
The line arises from 11 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. g3.
The line refines Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B56
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 11
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Statistics from Lichess
58,776 games · White 47.9% / Draw 6.7% / Black 45.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23,494 | |
| e5 | 13,637 | |
| e6 | 6,666 | |
| a6 | 4,125 | |
| Bg4 | 3,779 | |
| Bd7 | 3,114 | |
| Nxd4 | 1,572 | |
| Qb6 | 1,464 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:25:44
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