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

2025 Champions Chess Tour Chesscom Classic Playin Matchplay
2025.05.19
GM Aronian, Levon (2724)
GM Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi (2708)
Result 1-0
Opening B22
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2025 Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters Qualifier
2025.02.16
GM Tsaruk, Maksim (2488)
IM Samadov, Read (2520)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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2025 Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters Playin Swiss
2025.02.17
GM Bortnyk, Olexandr (2604)
GM Sindarov, Javokhir (2777)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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2025 Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters Playin Swiss
2025.02.17
GM Mamedov, Rauf (2636)
GM Santos Latasa, Jaime (2615)
Result 1-0
Opening B22
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2025 Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters Playin Swiss
2025.02.17
GM Gokerkan, Cem Kaan (2497)
GM Donchenko, Alexander (2640)
Result 1-0
Opening B22
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2025 Champions Chess Tour Chessable Masters Playin Swiss
2025.02.17
GM Gokerkan, Cem Kaan (2497)
GM Santos Latasa, Jaime (2615)
Result 0-1
Opening B22
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98th Caplin Hastings Masters 2024
2025.01.02
GM Stefansson, Vignir Vatnar (2540)
GM Gormally, Daniel W (2391)
Result 0-1
Opening B22
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Round 7: Godena, Michele - David, Alberto
GM Godena, Michele (2442)
GM David, Alberto (2457)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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Semifinals (2) i ronda 6: Guerra Mendez, Jose Angel - Ayats Llobera, Gerard
2024.05.16
GM Guerra Mendez, Jose Angel (2431)
IM Ayats Llobera, Gerard (2438)
Result 0-1
Opening B22
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1_division
2025.08.09
GM Khamrakulov, Ibragim S. (2357)
IM Macias Pino, Diego (2494)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening B22
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