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Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation, Traditional Line
Overview
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation, Traditional Line is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B92.
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. Be2 e5 7. Nb3 Be7 8. O-O O-O, after 16 plies of opening development.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
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- ECO code
- B92
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 16
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Statistics from Lichess
112,585 games · White 44.9% / Draw 6.5% / Black 48.6%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Be3 | 35,823 | |
| f4 | 27,879 | |
| Kh1 | 17,952 | |
| Bg5 | 8,401 | |
| a4 | 7,395 | |
| h3 | 4,097 | |
| Re1 | 3,509 | |
| Qd3 | 2,279 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:10:01
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