1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... e7e6  3. d2d4  3... c5d4  4. f3d4  4... b8c6 The Taimanov Sicilian is Andreikin's main weapon; therefore it was easy to predict its appearance, especially in rapid and blitz. 5. b1c3  5... a7a6  6. d4c6  6... b7c6  7. f1d3  7... d7d5  8. e1g1  8... g8f6  9. d1f3 