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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6

Open Sicilian with 2...Nc6
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6

Open Sicilian with 2...Nc6

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Here Black has decided to play Nc6 instead of d6 or other moves. If Black plays pawn to d5 later on then they have saved a tempo by not playing d6 first.

Theory table

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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6

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Open Sicilian d4
cxd4
Nxd4
Nf6
Nc3
e5
Ndb5
d6
+=
Rossolimo Variation Bb5
g6
O-O
Bg7
c3
Nf6
Re1
O-O
=
Sicilian, Taimanov Nc3
e6
Delayed Alapin Variation c3
Nf6
Delayed Wing Gambit b4
cxb4
Delayed Mengarini Variation a3
g6

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox