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Sicilian Defense, Gaw-Paw Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Qb6

ECO: B40

Average Player Rating: 2170

Performance Rating: 2128

Color: black

Opening Statistics

White Win %

38%

Black Win %

35.4%

Draw %

26.6%

Chess Trivia

Fun fact: The first modern chess tournament was held in London in 1851.

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- Siegbert Tarrasch

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