Chess Opening

Closed Sicilian Defense...

8 analyzed games in the Closed Sicilian Defense..., each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

8 games 5 variations Most played: Closed Sicilian Defense...3.f4 d5 4.Nf3 dxe4 5.Nxe4

Results in 8 games

White wins 62% Draws 0% Black wins 38%

Main variations

Closed Sicilian Defense...3.f4 d5 4.Nf3 dxe4 5.Nxe4 3 Closed Sicilian Defense...3.f4 b5 4.Nf3 Bb7 2 Closed Sicilian Defense...5.d3 e6 6.f4 d5 1 Closed Sicilian Defense...3.f4 a6 4.Nf3 b5 1 Closed Sicilian Defense...3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4 Nf6 1

Notable games

HiddenMate64 2730
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Jimmysenyoo 2754
0–1 2026·07·16
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JakobVangGlud 2743
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Jimmysenyoo 2729
1–0 2026·07·13
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Hikaru 3353
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Sina-Movahed 3126
1–0 2026·07·11
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Hikaru 3336
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Sina-Movahed 3124
1–0 2026·07·11
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Hikaru 3320
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Kacparov 3121
0–1 2026·06·27
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Hikaru 3354
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johnathan113 2866
1–0 2026·06·27
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Hikaru 3363
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Turboplombir 3095
0–1 2026·06·20
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Hikaru 3361
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Romik2012 3074
1–0 2026·06·18
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