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B32

Sicilian Defense: Kalashnikov Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Kalashnikov Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B32.

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 10 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5 5. Nb5 d6.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
B32
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
10
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Löwenthal Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

2,669,611 games · White 50.2% / Draw 5.2% / Black 44.6%

MovesGamesW / D / B
N1c31,754,781
c4592,390
Be369,571
Bc461,840
a461,455
N5c343,369
Be219,323
Bg516,444

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:13:59

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