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What is the proper continuation for Black after 1. e4 c5 2.bc4.  Without exaggeration the last 15 or so games that I've played the Sicilian with the Black pieces, White has played 2. bc4 and in each of those games it seems I can not find a comfortable position.  Which variation is this?  Any input on theory or a line of notation or even just the name of the opening would assist me in researching it and finding where my play is erred.  Thank you.

ZenoJones

Yup.

One of the big ways you know you've achieved equality with black in the Sicilian is if you can force through ...d5 without concessions.

Congratulations - after 2...e6, you've achieved it on move #3.  (3...d5 may not even be your best, if you have a mind to try for ...a6,...b5 ideas, but it certainly equalizes in a hurry.)

rok32951

@ZenoJones so you're suggesting 2...e6 then 3...d5 assuming whites 3rd move permits d5?

Thaddeus_Samson