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dpcarballo
The one who said this is winning for Black has absolutelly no idea about what the Alapin (or chess in general) is. I really would like to face him in a tourney and kick his ass with the Alapin again and again
mathboy1
Good.
simonschtweezers
good response to c5!
Hnenryk
Price U are right This is opening createt to win for ...Black :)
Allen2004
whats next?
icemusher
thats weird, I play this opening even before i read this
TheChessTyrant
As white, if you want to escape: mainlines, sharp positions, crazy tactical shots, and tons of theory that involves playing both sides of the Sicillian, this opening is for you. There`s almost no drawbacks to playing this opening for white. The only drawback is that it often leads to draws. If you can endure this misfortune, the Alapin is right for you.
the_struggler
Nf3
Mahavadavadi
DON'T LIKE IT
SUICIDE
dave_gold
Oh dear I think I need to swat up on my game notification, it is not coming back to me. Unless there is a different set I used way back when in U.K.
-Maximus-
As white, I always play this in response to the sicilian.
jc666
nice move for the white.
samsvish
d3
Priice
Good opening for black.
Webkinzlover
HookyChess
when Black moved 23. Qd8 - why didn't the White bishop take her?
Puma_2th
http://www.chess.com/groups/home/opening-improvement-group
I have a group on openings, the "Opening Improvement Group", that recently did a study on this opening. We have a great forum topic on it, and I would strongly suggest that you join.
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