The Alapin Variation for the Sicilian

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17th March 2008, 02:10pm

by Ajfonty
New Jersey United States

Member Since: Dec 2007
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I have heard bits and pieces about the Alapin variation of the Sicilian, and that it is less theoretical than other lines for white. Is that true? Anyone have any experience with this variation, and is it good?

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17th March 2008, 02:17pm

by SonofPearl
Wales

Member Since: May 2007
Member Points: 6233

It's one of the most popular ways to avoid the main lines and I've played it for quite a while and like it. In certain lines you need to be prepared to accept an isolated queen pawn, but I don't find this a problem.

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17th March 2008, 04:27pm

by KillaBeez
Kansas United States

Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 4066

Yeah... The Alapin is like the Alekhine, except for the fact that the c pawns are traded off.

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