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Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Normal Line
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Normal Line is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B74), 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.
It is reached after 17 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be2 Bg7 7. O-O O-O 8. Be3 Nc6 9. Nb3.
The line refines Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
The line splits into 2 documented sub-systems: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Maróczy Line, Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Tartakower Line.
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- ECO code
- B74
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 17
- Direct variations
- 2
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Statistics from Lichess
83,601 games · White 48.7% / Draw 6.3% / Black 45.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Be6 | 30,585 | |
| a6 | 20,090 | |
| Bd7 | 15,134 | |
| a5 | 8,268 | |
| b6 | 2,665 | |
| Ne5 | 2,169 | |
| h5 | 904 | |
| Nd7 | 586 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:14:26
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