1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... d7d6  3. f1b5 It's rare to see the French GM forgo the big fight that occurs when opening the Sicilian with 3.d4, but it seems that even he enjoys a quieter game every now and then. 3... b8d7 The most combative of all of Black's options. 4. d2d4  4... c5d4  5. d1d4  5... a7a6  6. b5e2 An interesting and modern plan, keeping the bishop. 6.Bxd7 is the main move. 6... g8f6  7. b1c3 Only the third most popular move.