Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack
1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4
3… g6−0.26
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack (B23), reached after 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4, Stockfish 18 recommends 3… g6 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.26).
Top engine moves
- −0.263… g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bb5 Nd4 6. Nxd4 cxd4 7. Ne2 a6 8. Bd3
- −0.093… e6 4. Nf3 d5 5. Bb5 Ne7 6. exd5 exd5 7. Qe2 g6 8. Qe5
- −0.063… d6 4. Nf3 g6 5. Bb5 Bd7 6. O-O Bg7 7. d3 a6 8. Bc4
Variations
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack?
After 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 3… g6 for Black, continuing 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bb5 Nd4 6. Nxd4 cxd4 7. Ne2 a6 8. Bd3. The position is roughly equal (−0.26). The next best moves are 3… e6 (−0.09) and 3… d6 (−0.06).
Is the Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.26: 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: Grand Prix Attack?
B23. 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+).