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Sicilian Defense

Delayed Alapin Variation, Basman-Palatnik Double Gambit

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  1. 1.e4c5
  2. 2.Nf3d6
  3. 3.c3Nf6
  4. 4.Be2Nc6
  5. 5.d4cxd4
  6. 6.cxd4Nxe4
  7. 7.d5Qa5+
  8. 8.Nc3Nxc3
  9. 9.bxc3
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A sharp B50 Sicilian sideline in which Black grabs the e4-pawn and White answers with d5, giving up material for time and an attack on the c6-knight.

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About the Basman-Palatnik Double Gambit

Black's 6...Nxe4 wins a pawn, and instead of regaining it White plays 7. d5, chasing the c6-knight. After 7...Qa5+ 8. Nc3 Nxc3 9. bxc3, Black remains a pawn up but must decide where the knight goes. 9...Ne5 is the usual retreat, ahead of 9...Nb8 and 9...Nd8. White's lead in development and open lines give a slight edge despite the pawn deficit, and White scores well in practice. The line is rarely played.

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