ECO B22 Play as White

Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation

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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.

Variations of the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation

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