Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Barmen Defense (B22)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.17

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 40.1% Draws: 28.5% Black Wins: 31.4%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Barmen Defense (ECO code B22) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 c2c3 d7d5 e4d5 d8d5
Repertoire Training

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Internal Navigation

Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation (B22)

Sub-variations & Next Lines

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