Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack, Ivanchuk Line

1.e4 c5 2.c3 Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.Nf3 Nc6 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 c4 7.Bc2 Qc7 8.Qe2 g5

ECO B22

The Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack, Ivanchuk Line is a chess opening line in the Sicilian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 c5 2.c3 Nf6 3.e5 Nd5 4.Nf3 Nc6 5.Bc4 Nb6 6.Bb3 c4 7.Bc2 Qc7 8.Qe2 g5.

It is catalogued under code B22 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move g5 is chosen by Black on move 8.

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