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ECO B22Side: Black
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
- Semi-open games
- Sharp play
- Positional play
- Asymmetry
Interactive Opening Board
2.c3
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Black
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White
2.c3
Speed:
Moves
(3 plies • 2 moves)2.c3Defining moveTabiya
- 1–2moves
- 1.
- 2.
Article
Sicilian DefenseLegends who played it
Semyon Alapinas White · Named after the player
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