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Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack

ECO B2211 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Bc4 Nb6 6. Bb3

The Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack (B22) reaches this position after 11 half-moves, with Black 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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