Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation
1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3
3… e6−0.08
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation (B24), reached after 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3, Stockfish 18 recommends 3… e6 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.08).
Top engine moves
- −0.083… e6 4. Bg2 g6 5. d3 Bg7 6. Be3 d6 7. Nge2 Nf6 8. h3
- −0.073… g6 4. d3 Bg7 5. Bg2 d6 6. Nge2 Rb8 7. a4 a6 8. Nd5
- −0.033… Nf6 4. Bg2 g6 5. Nge2 Bg7 6. O-O d6 7. Nd5 O-O 8. Re1
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation?
After 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 3… e6 for Black, continuing 4. Bg2 g6 5. d3 Bg7 6. Be3 d6 7. Nge2 Nf6 8. h3. The position is roughly equal (−0.08). The next best moves are 3… g6 (−0.07) and 3… Nf6 (−0.03).
Is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.08: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Fianchetto Variation?
B24. 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+).