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B58

Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Dragon Transfer

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Overview

Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Dragon Transfer is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B58.

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 14 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Be2 Nxd4 7. Qxd4 g6.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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ECO code
B58
Group
Semi-Open Games (B)
Plies
14
Parent
Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation

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