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B40

Sicilian Defense: Drazic Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Drazic Variation (ECO B40) is a variation of Sicilian Defense: French Variation, reached after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 a6 — 3 moves.

In 792,453 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 50.8%, Black 45.3% and 3.9% were drawn. White's most played move here is 4. d5, in 31% of those games.

ECO code
B40
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Length
3 moves
Parent
Sicilian Defense: French Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

792,453 games · White 50.8% / Draw 3.9% / Black 45.3%

MovesGamesW / D / B
d5244,799
Nc3133,402
dxc5122,868
c376,867
Be357,863
c441,585
Bc431,305
Be221,266

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:21:54

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