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B98

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B98.

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 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7 8. Qf3 h6 9. Bh4 Qc7, after 18 plies of opening development.

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

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ECO code: B98
Group: Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies: 18
Parent: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

35,637 games · White 46.7% / Draw 4.8% / Black 48.5%

Moves	Games	W / D / B
O-O-O	32,351
Bd3	1,054
Bf2	996
g4	450
Be2	301
Bg3	134
Bxf6	100
f5	99

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:19:17

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