A flexible Sicilian where Black keeps options open with ...a6.
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 - See Sicilian introduction. 2...e6 - Kan/Taimanov move order. Black prepares ...a6 and keeps options. 3.d4 - White opens the center. 3...cxd4 - Black exchanges. 4.Nxd4 - White recaptures. 4...a6 - Kan Variation. Prevents Bb5 and prepares ...b5 or ...d5.
White's plans: Play Nc3, Be3, Qd2. Castle and develop naturally. Black's plans: Play ...b5, ...Bb7, ...d6 or ...d5. Flexible development.
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