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Zukertort Opening: Sicilian Invitation
Overview
Zukertort Opening: Sicilian Invitation 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.
The line arises from 2 plies — specifically the moves 1. Nf3 c5.
The line is a first-level refinement of Zukertort Opening.
The line splits into 4 documented sub-systems: Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, Modern Defense: Semi-Averbakh Variation, Polish Variation, Modern Defense: Semi-Averbakh Variation, Pterodactyl Variation, and others.
Together the deeper variations number 5 across the full subtree.
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- ECO code
- A04
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 2
- Parent
- Zukertort Opening
- Direct variations
- 4
- Total in subtree
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
10,014,714 games · White 49.5% / Draw 5.6% / Black 44.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| g3 | 2,682,475 | |
| c4 | 2,391,041 | |
| e4 | 1,407,802 | |
| d4 | 1,155,582 | |
| e3 | 652,623 | |
| b3 | 624,526 | |
| c3 | 373,284 | |
| d3 | 365,911 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:36:12
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