Chess opening · ECO B23
Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack
The Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack starts 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4. It ranks #135 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. Nc3White develops the queenside knight to c3.
- 2... Nc6Black develops the queenside knight to c6.
- 3. f4White pushes the f-pawn two squares to f4.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common Black 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 e6; among players rated 2000 and up, it is g6.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200–1399 | e6 100% | – | – |
| 1400–1599 | d6 33% | e6 31% | g6 21% |
| 1600–1799 | e6 37% | d6 28% | g6 21% |
| 1800–1999 | g6 37% | e6 29% | d6 23% |
| 2000 and up | g6 67% | d6 18% | e6 15% |
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