For sure white could and probably should have played Na3 earlier than he did but playing cxd4 doesn’t somehow magically stop the onslaught
Which onslaught are you dreaming of? Black has a clear advantage after 9...cxd4, dude.
10.Nb5 fails to Qf5!, 10.Nxd4 loses a pawn, while 10.cxd4 0-0 is a textbook example about how white should not treat his IQP: Two pieces (Na3, Bf4) stupidly placed.
I know a GM playing this. Black is slightly worse and somewhat passive, but very solid. But of course, a GM who drew Petrosian and Tal is only a random moron compared to you... XD
Obviously I have not claimed, nor would I ever claim that my strength is comparable to the all-time greats like Tal, Petrosian, or Semyon Alapin.
Anyhow I have not looked at that position too in depth, but it seems just awful for black at first glance. White is more developed, and has complete control of the center. 1-0
For sure white could and probably should have played Na3 earlier than he did but playing cxd4 doesn’t somehow magically stop the onslaught
Which onslaught are you dreaming of? Black has a clear advantage after 9...cxd4, dude.
10.Nb5 fails to Qf5!, 10.Nxd4 loses a pawn, while 10.cxd4 0-0 is a textbook example about how white should not treat his IQP: Two pieces (Na3, Bf4) stupidly placed.
Everyone always thinks that the knight is misplaced on a3 but its not. Its target square is usually b5 and that can be reached just as easily from a3 as c3
It would have to be one strange looking Ruy Lopez
Lol
Of all the posters here Bobby you have come the closest to showing that black can draw against the Alapin. (using your earlier idea to try to transpose into the French Defense with 2.e6.) The more we analyze the more and moreit looks like all other moves 2.d5 2.d6 2. Nc6 2.e5 2Qa5 all lose very quickly due to white's more rapid development, active bishops, and center control.
If this thread were a mathematical proof that the Alapin refutes the Sicilian then all that would remain now would be to show that this 2. e6 move also loses. Admittedly, the immediate and natural 3. d4 draws because of 3.d5 transposing into the French Defense. Fear not though I will search for a move to counteract this brilliant defense of yours
Be honest. When you say it's a bust to the Sicilian, are we talking about a B or a C?
Be honest. When you say it's a bust to the Sicilian, are we talking about a B or a C?
his name is BobbyPhisher960, not BoobyPhisher960
Nf6 offers much stiffer resistance than d5. There are several games posted here with 2. Nf6 played I do believe, but I’ll post a couple more for completeness.
"In my opinion the Sicilian Defense is busted. It loses by force. ..." - staples13 (#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 (#73, August 29, 2018)
"... I will continue on to show why 2. e5 and 2. Nf6 loses over the next couple days as promised" - staples13 (#347, ~14 days ago)
Nf6 offers much stiffer resistance than d5. There are several games posted here with 2. Nf6 played I do believe, ...
Post numbers?
Post #59. It’s a shame there aren’t more Nf6 games on this thread. I will correct that travesty
Im glad we have so many Alapin players joining this thread now. Feel free to post any of your brilliant Alapin wins with analysis here Mickynj
what really determines winning is a 100% win rate (10 games) against someone 200 pts above you in at least 15|10
Attention all chess.com members we have ourselves a slight predicament. How should white combat this 2. e6 idea? If white plays the natural 3. d4 then black can draw by transposing it into the French Defense with 3. d5 and I’m sure I speak for all 1. e4 players when I say the last thing we want is more people playing the French Defense.
I have shown you all the main ideas against 2. d5, 2. d6, and 2. Nc6, now I ask you to return the favor and help me refute 2. e6
I shall tell how i aim to play against 2.e6
followed by Bd3 looking for greek gift sacrifice. In this variation our d4 pawn can't be attacked by the usual c5 move which occurs in french defense advanced variation due to the absence of c pawns.
Meanwhile against 3....d5
followed by placing our Bishop pair at b1-h7 and c1-h6 Diagonals, king side castling & Re1 and placing our knight pair at f3,g3 looking for a strong kingside attack.
"In my opinion the Sicilian Defense is busted. It loses by force. ..." - staples13 (#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 (#73, August 29, 2018)
"... I will continue on to show why 2. e5 and 2. Nf6 loses over the next couple days as promised" - staples13 (#347, ~14 days ago)
Nf6 offers much stiffer resistance than d5. There are several games posted here with 2. Nf6 played I do believe, ...
Post numbers?
"Post #59. ..." - stapes13 (~7 hours ago)
Any post numbers of posts by you?
For sure white could and probably should have played Na3 earlier than he did but playing cxd4 doesn’t somehow magically stop the onslaught