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

Good.

good response to c5!

Price U are right This is opening createt to win for ...Black :)

whats next?

thats weird, I play this opening even before i read this

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.

Nf3

DON'T LIKE IT

SUICIDE

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.

As white, I always play this in response to the sicilian.

nice move for the white.

d3

Good opening for black.

when Black moved 23. Qd8 - why didn't the White bishop take her?

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.