Chess Opening

Alapin Sicilian Defense...

25 analyzed games in the Alapin Sicilian Defense..., each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

25 games 21 variations Most played: Alapin Sicilian Defense...4.exd5 exd5 5.Bb5 Nc6

Results in 25 games

White wins 48% Draws 8% Black wins 44%

Main variations

Alapin Sicilian Defense...4.exd5 exd5 5.Bb5 Nc6 2 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 d5 4.e5 Nc6 2 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.Bc4 2 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Bd3 Nc6 2 Alapin Sicilian Defense...9.Qe2 O O 10.Nc3 Nxc3 11.bxc3 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...9.O O Be7 10.Bg5 O O 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...8.Bd3 Be7 9.O O O O 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...6.Nf3 Nc6 7.Bc4 e6 8.O O 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...6.Be3 cxd4 7.cxd4 Nf6 8.Nc3 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 c4 7.Bc2 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...4.exd5 exd5 5.d4 Nf6 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...4.exd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.Bb5 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.d4 cxd4 4.cxd4 d5 5.exd5 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.d4 cxd4 4.cxd4 d5 5.e5 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.d4 Nf6 4.dxc5 Nc6 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.d3 Nc6 4.f4 d6 5.Nf3 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 d5 4.exd5 exd5 5.d4 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 d5 4.e5 d4 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.g3 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...3.Nf3 Nc6 4.d4 cxd4 5.cxd4 1 Alapin Sicilian Defense...11.Bf4 Nd5 12.Bg3 O O 13.Bc4 1

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