Chess openings

Sicilian Defense

Sicilian Defense (B20) starts 1.e4 c5. In 307,447 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 15% are drawn and Black wins 40%; the most played move is 2.Nf3 (76%).

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1.e4 c5

ECO
B20
Games between strong players
307,447
To move
White
45%15%40%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2.Nf376% (233,278)45%16%39%–
2.Nc310% (29,428)47%42%Sicilian Defense: Closed
2.c35% (16,498)46%14%40%Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
2.d44% (11,320)48%41%Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit
2.b31% (2,601)47%42%Sicilian Defense: Czerniak Attack
2.Ne21% (2,540)48%40%Sicilian Defense: Keres Variation

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4

Top players' games in the Sicilian Defense, reviewed

Every Sicilian Defense line

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