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  10... b7b5  11. d1h5 Both players are following a very high-level game played less than a month ago. The queen is often very well placed on h5 in positions with a knight on g6, as it cannot be chased away easily. The white bishop points to the king, and there is the prospect of an attack. 11... c8b7  12. d4c6 A theoretical novelty and the fruit of home preparation, judging by the speed with which it was played by Giri. 12... d7c6 Taking with the bishop is also possible. 13. d3c2 