Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Smith-Morra Declined

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Smith-Morra Declined

"This line follows the main path of the Sicilian Defense. This move resolves central tension."

The move cxd4 signals the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Smith-Morra Declined, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 27%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at -0.17.

Also known as: Sicilian: Alapin, 2...Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.d4 cxd4, Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Smith-Morra Declined:
-0.17 Balanced
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Smith-Morra Declined

  • ECO Code: B22
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 35% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Alapin, 2...Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.d4 cxd4, Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation
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