What do you play against anti-sicilians etc?

Originally posted by buffalobill
I was going to say something about the Bc4 by White either on move 2 or 3. I think it's a nothing move and a serious waste of development. The one time I played it I recall it just getting in the way and being pushed around. As Black I'd welcome it in that it hands me initiative and probably play e6 as you suggest.
Bb6 poses an immediate question and requires a response, which is what every move should ideally do.

Plans with Bc4 and d3 are not too bad Adams has played it a few times.

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what I've gone through today, seems to suggest d5 is exactly what I keep missing again and again, in different situations. probably the reason why I get cramped so often...

Originally posted by najdorfslayer
As mentioned when playng 2...e6 against 2.Bc4 you should aim for an early d5 hitting bishop and pawn and then you are not cramped anymore.

there's that d5 again. 🙂 thanks guys, I wouldn't have realized I had such a blind spot without your help... now I know what to look for.

Originally posted by najdorfslayer
The Scheveningen requires a lot of skill to play succesfully. (I am not saying I can play it successfully).

As mentioned when playng 2...e6 against 2.Bc4 you should aim for an early d5 hitting bishop and pawn and then you are not cramped anymore.

However I seem to remember Rogozenko recomends a n appreoach with ...g6 and ...Bg7 which may suit you more.

Rogozenko doesnt mention 2. Bc4

Originally posted by sannevssr
Rogozenko doesnt mention 2. Bc4

He does after 2.Nf3, this is what I was alluding to!