Silence the Sicilian - Win with the Alapin Variation (2.c3)

by Svitlana Demchenko

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.

 

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.

 

• Free video sample: Introduction

• Free video sample: 2...g6

• Video running time: 6 hours 22 minutes

System requirements

Minimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, DirectX11, graphics card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation.

 

Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX11, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet access for program activation.

 

MacOSX

Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10

ChessBase books: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet

ChessBase video stream: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet

Streaming: for iPad & tablet

Delivery: ChessBase book (digital) and Download

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About Svitlana Demchenko

WIM Svitlana Demchenko, born 2003, is a Ukrainian-born Canadian chess player. She was a multiple-time Canadian Girls Champion and a two-time North American Girls Champion in different age categories. Svitlana has been a member of the Canadian Women’s Olympiad Team since 2018, and has represented Canada at the Women’s World Cup.