Sicilian Defence - Alapin Variation
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thechesswebsiteOpeningSicilian defenseAlapin variationThe Alapin Variation is considered the anti-Sicilian and is seen at all levels of chess. White looks to take all the initiative away from black and also control the d4 square. If your opponent likes to play the Sicilian, this should take them out of their comfort zone.
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