What do I do against the Canal Attack?

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spacecatchess2007

When I play the Sicilian, I sometimes come against this opening, and I have never really looked at it. I sometimes lose against this opening and I don't know how to fight against it. Any tips?

EJEthanJ

play bd7 and just continue your development and castle

Chessablelife

Agreed Bd7

puffin_09

Personally, I would play Nd7, and try to opt for a Dragon Sicilian setup. It works pretty well for me.

robo008

I play either Bd7 or Nd7

AndrewSmith

Both popular usually if Bd7 it encourages exchanges

spacecatchess2007

thank you guys! I was a little puzzled at which move to play after Bb5+ and the idea after that haha

PabloNajdorf

Bd7 is awkward, I suggest blocking with knight

Leopard

Bd7

InfiniteBlunders

Yeah both Bd7 and Nd7 are great here, and I think they’re both equally good.

stalemate_in_ten
Sebu13

I'd block with Nd7 and kick away the bishop with a6. Trading bishops is another option.

SandyDanger
stalemate_in_ten wrote:
 

Hangs a pawn