Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack
1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Bc4 Nb6 6. Bb3
6… d5−0.17
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack (B22), reached after 1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Bc4 Nb6 6. Bb3, Stockfish 18 recommends 6… d5 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.17).
Top engine moves
- −0.176… d5 7. exd6 c4 8. Bc2 Qxd6 9. O-O g6 10. b3 Bg7 11. bxc4
- −0.116… d6 7. exd6 c4 8. Bc2 Qxd6 9. Qe2 Qe6 10. Na3 Qxe2+ 11. Kxe2
- −0.106… c4 7. Bc2 d5 8. d4 cxd3 9. Qxd3 g6 10. Qe2 Bg7 11. Bf4
Variations
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack?
After 1. e4 c5 2. c3 Nf6 3. e5 Nd5 4. Nf3 Nc6 5. Bc4 Nb6 6. Bb3, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 6… d5 for Black, continuing 7. exd6 c4 8. Bc2 Qxd6 9. O-O g6 10. b3 Bg7 11. bxc4. The position is roughly equal (−0.17). The next best moves are 6… d6 (−0.11) and 6… c4 (−0.10).
Is the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.17: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Stoltz Attack?
B22. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; B is the volume for semi-open games (other than the French).
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).