A solid anti-Sicilian where White supports d4 with c3. Avoids the main line theory while still fighting for central control. Popular at club level.
Move Sequence
1. e4 c5 2. c3 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Be2 e6 7. O-O Nc6
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