ECO B27 · Sicilian Defense

Sicilian Defense: Brussels Gambit

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 f5

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White to move. The arrow shows Stockfish’s best move.
Best move

3. exf5+1.36

White is clearly better. Stockfish 18, depth 18.

Analyze this position

In the Sicilian Defense: Brussels Gambit (B27), reached after 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 f5, Stockfish 18 recommends 3. exf5 for White. White is clearly better (+1.36).

Top engine moves

  1. +1.363. exf5 Nf6 4. d4 d5 5. Bb5+ Nc6 6. dxc5 Bxf5 7. O-O g6
  2. +0.953. Nh4 Nf6 4. exf5 e6 5. fxe6 Nc6 6. Bb5 d5 7. Bxc6+ bxc6
  3. +0.893. d3 Nc6 4. exf5 d5 5. Nh4 e5 6. Qh5+ Kd7 7. g3 Qe8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best move in the Sicilian Defense: Brussels Gambit?
After 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 f5, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 3. exf5 for White, continuing Nf6 4. d4 d5 5. Bb5+ Nc6 6. dxc5 Bxf5 7. O-O g6. White is clearly better (+1.36). The next best moves are 3. Nh4 (+0.95) and 3. d3 (+0.89).
Is the Sicilian Defense: Brussels Gambit a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at +1.36: White is clearly better. That is a large edge for an opening position, so check the engine lines before playing it from the other side.
What is the ECO code of the Sicilian Defense: Brussels Gambit?
B27. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).

Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).