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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Gufeld Gambit

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Gufeld Gambit (B31) starts 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.c3 e5 6.d4. In 391 games between strong players, White wins 54%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 32%; the most played move is 6…cxd4 (74%).

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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.c3 e5 6.d4

ECO
B31
Games between strong players
391
To move
Black
54%14%32%

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

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
6…cxd474% (289)55%32%–
6…exd426% (100)50%17%33%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6

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