B22

Alapin Sicilian: Royal Shockwave

1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 Nc6 6. Nf3 Bg4 7. Nc3 Qa5 8. d5 Ne5 9. Bb5+ Nd7 10. O-O

Opening moves: 1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 cxd4 5. cxd4 Nc6 6. Nf3 Bg4 7. Nc3 Qa5 8. d5 Ne5 9. Bb5+ Nd7 10. O-O. This position is classified under ECO code B22.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

B22

Category Volume B

Opening Family

Alapin Sicilian Sicilian Defense

Position (FEN)

r3kbnr/pp1npppp/8/qB1P4/6b1/2N2N2/PP3PPP/R1BQ1RK1 b kq - 4 10

Lichess Stats

Across 2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nf6, played in 50% of games, followed by O-O-O.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 2 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nf6

O-O-O

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