B22 - Sicilian: Alapin Variation

Variation: Sicilian: Alapin Variation

Initial Move: A solid and positional alternative to the Open Sicilian. White prepares d4 with c3, leading to structures more reminiscent of the Ruy Lopez or French Defense. Learn this opening step by step

32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2026 - Round 4: Usov, Aleksandr E. - Dubov, Daniil
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IM Usov, Aleksandr E. (2471)
GM Dubov, Daniil (2654)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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2026.08.14
GM Carlsen, Magnus (2823)
GM Nihal Sarin (2718)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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Esports World Cup 2026
2026.08.14
GM Carlsen, Magnus (2823)
GM Nihal, Sarin (2718)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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GM Godena, Michele (2460)
GM Maksimovic, Bojan (2534)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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2026.08.06
GM Bogdanov, Egor (2503)
GM Iturrizaga Bonelli, Eduardo (2595)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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2026.08.12
GM Abdusattorov, Nodirbek (2762)
GM Duda, Jan-Krzysztof (2743)
Result 1-0
Opening B22
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Budapest One Week August 2026 | GM-A - Budapest One WeekGMA
2026.08.12
GM Tsaruk, Maksim (2487)
IM Ruzhansky, Elias (2427)
Result 1-0
Opening B22
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2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig - Round 12: Mammadov, Zaur - Abasov, Nijat
2026.08.12
GM Mammadov, Zaur (2398)
GM Abasov, Nijat (2580)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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French Chess Championship 2026 | Open | Quarterfinals - Tiebreak 1 | Game 1: Duboue, Peio - Bacrot, Etienne
2026.08.04
IM Duboue, Peio (2474)
GM Bacrot, Etienne (2620)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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2026 Türkiye Satranç Ligi (Turkish League) | Süper Lig - Round 11: Demchenko, Anton - Muradli, Mahammad
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GM Demchenko, Anton (2580)
GM Muradli, Mahammad (2653)
Result 0-1
Opening B22
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