ECO B22 Play as White Response

Anti-Sicilian: Alapin Variation

Response to Sicilian Defense
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About the Anti-Sicilian: Alapin Variation

A solid Anti-Sicilian that prepares d4 without allowing Black typical Sicilian counterplay. Less theoretical than the Open Sicilian.

Move by move

  1. White opens with 1.e4.
  2. The Sicilian Defense.
  3. The Alapin Variation! White prepares d4 to establish a strong pawn center.