context: 1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... d7d6  3. f1b5 This solid check is an annoying move for players who want a more open Sicilian battle. This line was the second variation I hated facing the most, losing only to the Alapin. 3... c8d7  4. c2c4 [%c_effect c4;square;c4;type;Interesting;persistent;true] An interesting alternative to the capture on d7. 4... b8c6  5. d2d4 