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Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Fianchetto Variation
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Fianchetto Variation is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B70), 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 g6 6. g3.
The line refines Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B70
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 11
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Statistics from Lichess
98,429 games · White 47.7% / Draw 6.5% / Black 45.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 86,786 | |
| Nc6 | 9,228 | |
| a6 | 1,003 | |
| Bg4 | 429 | |
| Bd7 | 388 | |
| h5 | 305 | |
| e5 | 82 | |
| Nbd7 | 75 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:26:09
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