GM Naroditsky's Top Theory Speedrun | The Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation

00:00 Intro
00:15 First Move
00:20 Game
20:00 Analysis

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The Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation is a chess opening that begins with the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d3. This variation is named after the Russian chess master Semyon Alapin, who popularized the move 2. d3 as a response to 1... c5 in the Sicilian Defense. The idea behind this variation is to control the center of the board and to prepare to develop the pieces harmoniously, while avoiding some of the more complex and sharp lines that can arise from other Sicilian Defense variations. By playing 1. e4 d5 2. c3 c5, White establishes a solid positional foundation and puts pressure on Black's central pawn on d5, while also preparing to castle kingside and to develop the knights and bishops.

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