Chess opening · ECO B32
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon
The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon starts 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6. It ranks #118 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. e4White pushes the e-pawn two squares to e4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... c5Black pushes the c-pawn two squares to c5.
- 2. Nf3White develops the kingside knight to f3.
- 2... Nc6Black develops the queenside knight to c6.
- 3. d4White pushes the d-pawn two squares to d4, staking a claim in the center.
- 3... cxd4Black takes the pawn on d4 with the c-pawn.
- 4. Nxd4White recaptures on d4 with the knight. It now attacks the knight on c6.
- 4... g6Black advances the g-pawn to g6.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common White moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. Among players rated 1200–1399, the most popular next move is Nxc6; among players rated 2000 and up, it is Nc3.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200–1399 | Nxc6 59% | Nc3 24% | Be3 10% |
| 1400–1599 | Nc3 42% | Nxc6 28% | Be3 10% |
| 1600–1799 | Nc3 43% | Nxc6 20% | Be3 18% |
| 1800–1999 | Nc3 49% | Be3 16% | Nxc6 13% |
| 2000 and up | Nc3 51% | c4 25% | Nxc6 15% |
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