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Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit

Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit (B20) starts 1.e4 c5 2.b4. In 2,052 games between strong players, White wins 43%, 8% are drawn and Black wins 49%; the most played move is 2…cxb4 (73%).

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1.e4 c5 2.b4

ECO
B20
Games between strong players
2,052
To move
Black
43%49%

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
2…cxb473% (1,502)43%50%–
2…b68% (173)36%14%50%–
2…d65% (101)45%47%–
2…e55% (98)42%51%–
2…e63% (68)53%15%32%–
2…d52% (49)31%57%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Sicilian Defense 1.e4 c5

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