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

Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit (B31) starts 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.c3 Nf6 6.d4. In 50 games between strong players, White wins 44%, 17% are drawn and Black wins 40%; the most played move is 6…cxd4 (58%).

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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.c3 Nf6 6.d4

ECO
B31
Games between strong players
50
To move
Black
44%17%40%

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…cxd458% (29)52%38%–
6…Nxe426% (13)31%31%38%–
6…d512% (6)33%17%50%–

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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