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Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation, Barmen Defense, Modern Line

ECO: B22

Average Player Rating: 2228

Performance Rating: 2196

Color: black

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Did you know? The shortest possible chess game that can end in a checkmate is called 'Fool's Mate' and can be achieved in just two moves.

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