2.Bc4 is called the Bowlder Attack I think. It's usually thought of as not very good. Black's best line against it is probably 2. ..e6. Then after ...d5 B equalises right away, or B can play ...a6 first. B's ...e6 and ...a6 look a bit unexciting, but they're very thematic moves in the Sicilian.
2.Bc4 Sicilian
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May 17, 2011
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crisy wrote:
2.Bc4 is called the Bowlder Attack I think. It's usually thought of as not very good. Black's best line against it is probably 2. ..e6. Then after ...d5 B equalises right away, or B can play ...a6 first. B's ...e6 and ...a6 look a bit unexciting, but they're very thematic moves in the Sicilian.
The first time I saw the Najdorf, I laughed at how black was wasting a tempo...
How innocent I was...
I've seen this at lower levels - it's probably an attempt at Scholar's Mate that low-rated players do since they don't know any better. Once you counter with 2... e6, they're at a loss and you're at an advantage.
Hi I am new to the site and this is my first post. As black and white I love playing the Sicilian. But I am constantly facing 2. Bc4 when playing black. Can somebody explain why this is played. Most GM's and other play 2.Nf3 so I assumed most would play it. I reply with 2...d6 trying to transpose it a Bc4 Najdorf. If white plays 3. Qf3 I then play 3... e6. All coments welcome
Thank DF