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Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with d6
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with d6 is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B30.
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.
Play reaches this position via 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 e5 4. Bc4 Be7 5. d3 d6, after 10 plies of opening development.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
It continues primarily into one named line, Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line.
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- ECO code
- B30
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 10
- Direct variations
- 1
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Statistics from Lichess
96,029 games · White 45.2% / Draw 5.9% / Black 48.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 20,045 | |
| h3 | 17,682 | |
| Be3 | 16,502 | |
| Nd5 | 15,583 | |
| a3 | 7,705 | |
| Nd2 | 6,500 | |
| h4 | 4,910 | |
| a4 | 1,997 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:13:56
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