GM Manuel Apicella

FranceFrance
Born 1970
Elo2456
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Manuel Apicella is a French Grandmaster who has built his career around the Sicilian Defence, particularly the Accelerated Dragon and classical variations. He represents France's deep bench of competitive Grandmasters.

Associated Openings

As White

B58Sicilian Defence: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 6.Be247 games
B35Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon23 games
B35Sicilian Defence: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3...... 7.Bc423 games

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