1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1b5 My impression is that the Rossolimo Variation already surpasses the Open Sicilian in popularity, at least among the elite. This happens because White is failing to pose serious problems for Black in the Sveshnikov Defense. 3... e7e6  4. e1g1  4... g8e7 Preparing to recapture on c6 with the knight if necessary. 5. d2d4  5... c5d4  6. f3d4  6... e7g6  7. c1e3  7... f8e7  8. c2c3 This is the most popular move among elite players nowadays. The idea is to prepare the capture with the pawn on d4. 8... e8g8  9. b1d2  9... a7a6  10. b5d3 