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Zukertort Defense: Sicilian Knight Variation
Overview
Zukertort Defense: Sicilian Knight Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A04), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
It begins with 4 plies and takes 1. Nf3 Na6 2. e4 c5 to reach the canonical position.
The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 4
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
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Statistics from Lichess
9,048 games · White 60.0% / Draw 3.9% / Black 36.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bxa6 | 3,128 | |
| d4 | 2,929 | |
| Bc4 | 901 | |
| c3 | 774 | |
| Nc3 | 670 | |
| d3 | 120 | |
| a3 | 116 | |
| c4 | 94 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:35:15
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