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Identify the opening 1.e4 c5 2.c3

  1. Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian

  2. Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation

  3. French Defense: Exchange Variation

  4. Sicilian Defense: French Variation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

1.e4 c5 2.c3 is the Alapin Variation of the Sicilian Defense, a solid anti-Sicilian line where White avoids the main Open Sicilian. The Old Sicilian typically refers to different move orders. The Exchange Variation belongs to French Defense, not Sicilian.

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