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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Alapin FormationB21

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Alapin Formation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B21. It is reached after the moves:

1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 Nf6
Position after 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 Nf6

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