Now that we’ve spent the past month learning and analyzing the Alapin, I’ve decided to create a daily tournament where we can test our newfound knowledge.
I encourage you all to join. The link is below.
https://www.chess.com/tournament/sicilian-alapin-open-1
Now that we’ve spent the past month learning and analyzing the Alapin, I’ve decided to create a daily tournament where we can test our newfound knowledge.
I encourage you all to join. The link is below.
I don't think anybody learnt anything.
U showed your own analysis, with some nonsense and bad moves from black which don't prove anything.
U just proved u lack some objectivity and skill to assess moves/positions.
I am in!
TIME TO REFUTE THE ALAPIN
TIME TO REFUTE THE ALAPIN
Haha good luck fine sir!
I also get good results with the c3 (Alapin) Sicilian which is my main choice against the Sicilian, but I do it mostly to avoid being at a disadvantage to players who have memorized many variations after 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3.
Nevertheless, my record with 2 Nf3 .... 3 d4 cd4 4 Nxd4 is even better than my record with 2 c3. That does NOT make 2 c3 inferior any more than you're good record with it makes it superior.
In the century since Alapin began playing 2 c3, virtually EVERY Grandmaster and all the World Champions have played 2 Nf3. Do you think they did not see what 2 c3 can do as well as you?
You can reasonably claim that 2 c3 gives you an advantage over most players since they will not know the c3 Sicilian as well as you - you'll know the pitfalls and also know what kinds of middlegame attacks you can generate better than them.
We’re up to 6 players registered for the tournament. I encourage you all to join and try like Holograph Wars to refute the Alapin
Excellent post !! 
Hey staples! There's someone who's older and wiser who has already clarified the Sicilian is one of the BEST openings and the alapin doesn't refute it... make your argument at "The English and Alapin are Refuted" by me. https://www.chess.com/forum/view/off-topic/the-english-and-the-alapin-are-busted
1. e4 c5 . 1-0 Kappa!
kappa to you as well.
The Sicilian Alapin Open already has 26/100 of it’s spots filled. The rest are going to go very quickly so join now.
As chess.com’s undisputed ranking master of the Alapin I have generously decided to give this tournament some added importance. The winner of it will be crowned, alongside me, chess.com’s ranking co-master of the Alapin!
The Sicilian Alapin Open already has 26/100 of it’s spots filled. The rest are going to go very quickly so join now.
As chess.com’s undisputed ranking master of the Alapin I have generously decided to give this tournament some added importance. The winner of it will be crowned, alongside me, chess.com’s ranking co-master of the Alapin!
Uh, what if I beat you?
If you win the tournament you will become co-master of the Alapin with me. My credentials using the Alapin are well-documented and indisputable. Now it’s time for you to prove your credentials
Yes when grandmasters obtain their GM title it sticks with them for life even if they have a bad tournament.
I proved my credentials in the Alapin by making this thread, so I keep my credentials even if I don’t win this tournament
"In my opinion the Sicilian Defense is busted. It loses by force. ..." - staples (#1, August 27, 2018)
"... Black has 2 main move , 2...d5, ... and 2...Nf6 ..." - UzayAltay (#12, August 27, 2018)
"... I think you should back up your claim with more reasons why 2...d5 or 2...Nf6 might fail for Black. ..." - wiahwib (#32, August 27, 2018)
"... Yes d5 and nf6 do provide much stiffer resistance than any of black's other responses. I, however, believe black is still lost even after these moves. I will post an analysis shortly." - staples13 (#38, August 27, 2018)
"... I’m gonna analyze nf6 ..." - staples13 (#74, August 29, 2018)
"Try your opening against latest Stockfish on your desktop, give SF 1 min per move thinking time. Post your pgn at move 12. Let me know whether black is busted or not!! ..." - drmrboss (#110, ~28 days ago)
"Here's my game with Stockfish. It wasn't able to equalize against my Alapin and its position is probably lost. ... Admittedly I couldn’t figure out how to download stockfish so I had to guess as to what moves stockfish would have played, but I think I probably got it right" - staples13 (#114-5, ~28 days ago)
Yes when grandmasters obtain their GM title it sticks with them for life even if they have a bad tournament.
I proved my credentials in the Alapin by making this thread, so I keep my credentials even if I don’t win this tournament
He proved that he's a genius! It's not everyday a 2000 rated player refutes one of the most controversial openings.
according to the chess.com openings explorer the Sicilian is the best opening for black