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The Classical Variation of the Sicilian, 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4
Nxd4 Nf6 5 Nc3 Nc6, is a favorite of many top Grandmasters, as the theory is more flexible than in the equally sharp Najdorf and Dragon. Note that the moves 2 ... d6 and 5 ... Nc6 in this line are interchangeable.
White's two main replies are: (a) 6 Bg5, the Richter-Rauzer Attack, aiming for quick queenside castling and pressure on the half-open d-file, and
(b) 6 Bc4, which can develop either into a Sozin (where White castles kingside) or the amazing Velimirovic (White plays Be3, Qe2 and O-O-O.See the examples. |
