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Questions relating to the objective assessment of a position. The assessment may entail which side has the advantage, or what the best move might be.

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What is the point of c3 in the Sicilian Alapin?

The move c3 prepares d4; if Black proceeds blindly by playing, for example, 2. ...Nc6, 3. d4 gives White full control of the centre and a strong advantage. To prevent White dominating the centre, Blac …
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