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Sicilian Defense: Delayed Alapin Variation, Basman-Palatnik Gambit

ECO B5012 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. c3 Nf6 4. Be2 Nc6 5. d4 cxd4 6. cxd4 Nxe4

The Sicilian Defense: Delayed Alapin Variation, Basman-Palatnik Gambit (B50) 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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