The Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation, with GM Ben Finegold

The Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation, with GM Ben Finegold
Recorded on April 16, 2025 in Roswell, GA

Games discussed:
02:47 Rauf Mamedov – Loek van Wely, Banter Blitz Qualifying 2020
20:29 Michael Adams – Luis Valenzuela, Olympiad 2002
31:35 Shakriyar Mamedyarov – Vasyl Ivanchuk, Online Olympiad 2020
42:03 Anatoly Karpov – Judit Polgar, Dos Hermanas 1994

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