Beginner
9 min
The Alapin
Play c3 against the Sicilian, prepare d4 and answer Black's two main challenges.
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Why take this lesson?
Black moves a side pawn toward the centre. Play c3 to prepare a second pawn beside your central pawn.
What you will learn
- Build the Alapin
- Where does the name come from?
- The knight attacks e4
- The pawn attacks e4
- If Black waits, play d4
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lessonâs exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.