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Facing the Sicilian doesn’t have to be complicated. The Alapin Variation (1.e4 c5 2.c3) offers a simple yet highly effective solution to all major Sicilian lines, by sidestepping them with 2.c3. Whether your opponent plays the Najdorf, Taimanov, or Dragon, the Alapin lets you take control of the game as early as move two.

Free video sample: Introduction

Free video sample: 2...g6

This variation allows for logical piece development, early central control, and positions that are far easier to handle than the deeply theoretical Open Sicilian. Solid yet flexible, the Alapin is also surprisingly aggressive and gives you many practical chances to outplay your opponent.

In this course, you’ll get:

• Clear theory files and structured explanations • Instructive model games to understand typical plans

• Interactive tactics and practice positions to build confidence Take the fight to your opponent – and silence the Sicilian – by mastering the Alapin.

Extensive training content and interactive exercises in ChessBase Books: Replay critical positions, solve exercises & test your knowledge with the opening trainer.

Contents

Introduction

Introduction

Overview

Chapter 1 - 2...g6

2...g6

Model Game: Pavasovic vs Lie

Chapter 2 - 2...e6

2...e6

Model Game: Popov vs Makarian

Chapter 3 - 2...Nc6

2...Nc6

Model Game: Miladinovic vs Kalezic

Chapter 4 - 2...d6

2...d6

Model Game: Szabo vs Arandjelovic

Chapter 5 - Other 2nd Moves

Other 2nd Moves

Model Game: Sveshnikov vs Kupreichik

Chapter 6 - 2...d5

2...d5 with 5...Bg4

Model Game: Deep Blue vs Kasparov

2...d5 with 5...e6

Model Game: Nisipeanu vs Chuchelov

Sidelines Part 1

Sidelines Part 2

Chapter 7 - 2...Nf6

2...Nf6 - 5...d6

2...Nf6 - 5...e6

2...Nf6 - 5...Nc6

Model Game: Howell vs Ansell

Model Game: Pavasovic vs Atlas

Exercises

Exercise 1: Anand - Gaertner

Exercise 2: Cherniaev - Slavin

Exercise 3: Zvjaginsev - Vovk

Exercise 4: Arencibia - Garcia

Exercise 5: Predke - Iskandarov

Exercise 6: Sermek - Cecchetti

Exercise 7: Rozentalis - Benitah

Exercise 8: Sveshnikov - Rustemov