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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Alapin FormationInitial Position
Black declines the gambit with Nf6, leading to the Alapin Variation. This solid approach, named after Russian master Semyon Alapin, creates a positional game with fewer tactical complications.
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