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Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Barmen Defense, Central Exchange

ECO B2212 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 Nc6 6. Nf3 Bg4

The Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Barmen Defense, Central Exchange (B22) reaches this position after 12 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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