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B56

Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B56.

The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.

It is reached after 10 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

4 named variations grow from this line, including Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Fianchetto Variation, Sozin Attack, and others.

In total, the branch covers 20 sub-variations across all depths.

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ECO code
B56
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
10
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Modern Variations, Main Line
Direct variations
4
Total in subtree
20

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Variations (4)

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