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1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Qxd4

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Black to move
1,276 games · 1936-2013
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white wins - draws - black wins %

4...Nc6

652

38.8%

31.3%

29.9%

4...a6

422

30.6%

35.1%

34.4%

4...Bd7

133

38.3%

38.3%

23.3%

4...Nf6

58

32.8%

29.3%

37.9%

4...e5

5

20%

60%

20%

4...e6

2

50%

50%

4...Bg4

2

100%

4...Nd7

B Thipsay vs M Tissir, 2006 1/2-1/2

4...Qc7

J Becker vs A Kaliksteyn, 2001 0-1

NOTABLE GAMES:
Svidler vs Kasparov, 1999 (0-1)
Kamsky vs Lautier, 1993 (1-0)
Vasiukov vs Van Wely, 2002 (1-0)
Geller vs B Kogan, 1946 (1-0)
O Martius vs K Darga, 1958 (1-0)

DEBUT: V Uulberg vs L Kremer, 1936 (0-1)
RECENT: Ehlvest vs Y Yu, 2013 (1/2-1/2)

GAME COLLECTIONS:
Sicilian B53, Best Games by bomb the bishop
Sicilian Chekhover by satch boogie
Gwynevere & Launcelot (Sicilian 4.Qxd4) by BabalooMoon

OPENING DESIGNATIONS:
B53: Sicilian (1276)

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