Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Levenfish Variation

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.f4

ECO B71

The Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Levenfish Variation is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.f4.

It is catalogued under code B71 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move f4 is chosen by White on move 6.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Main Line.

Named variations

• Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Levenfish Variation, Main Line — ECO B71

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