Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Schlechter Variation

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Schlechter Variation is a sharp and aggressive opening that aims to challenge White's central control and create imbalances on the board.

1. e4 2. c5 3. Nf3 4. Nc6 5. d4 6. cxd4 7. Nxd4 8. Nf6 9. Nc3 10. e5 11. Nb3

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Schlechter Variation begins with Black responding to White's e4 move by playing c5, aiming to control the d4 square and potentially counter-attack in the center. White continues with Nf3, developing a knight and preparing to support the d4 pawn. Black responds with Nc6, mirroring White's knight development and preparing to challenge White's central control.

White then plays d4, establishing a strong pawn center and opening up lines for their pieces. Black captures the d4 pawn with cxd4, exchanging a central pawn for a flank pawn and further disrupting White's pawn structure. White recaptures with Nxd4, developing their knight and maintaining central control.

Black continues with Nf6, developing a knight and attacking the d4 pawn. White defends the pawn by playing Nc3, simultaneously developing a knight and preparing to support the d4 pawn further. Black plays e5, challenging White's central control and aiming to gain a foothold in the center.

White responds with Nb3, developing a knight and indirectly defending the d4 pawn. This move also prepares to potentially challenge Black's central control in the future.

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Schlechter Variation is characterized by its dynamic nature, as both sides strive to control the center and create imbalances on the board. Black aims to challenge White's central control and create counter-attacking opportunities, while White seeks to maintain their pawn center and develop their pieces harmoniously. This opening often leads to complex middlegame positions with rich tactical possibilities for both players.

Frequency: 0.8 %Stockfish score: -0.4, depth 51
Games Statistics:
White/Draws/Black
45.8%
5.6%
48.6%
Bookmoves score:
RateWhiteBlack
0...180055.457.3
1800...200058.359
2000...220058.959
2200...250054.555.4
2500...50.851.9