Sicilian DefenseBETA

The only good response from black. The main point of 1...c5 was to prevent white getting two uncontested pawns in the center. Therefore, it is necessary to follow through by playing cxd4 if white ever tries to get two pawns in the center.

The Sicilian is a counterattacking game. By keeping the game asymmetrical, black wants imbalances in the position, which can eventually lead to a double-edged position with winning chances on both sides.

In the Open Sicilian, white has a lead in development and a stronger center. In return, black has two pawns in the center, and can eventually expand to take over the center. White often plays for a kingside attack, while black counter attacks against the queenside or after white over-extends during their kingside assault.