Least complex sicilian opening?

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kllrchris

In my opinion the okelly is reasonable 

for say up to 1600-2000 maybe.

i am diehard dragon and previous Sveshnikov player but honestly think 

2.... a6 seriously playable. Especially if have experienced from black side French 

adityasaxena4

 

The Katalimov Variation of the Sicilian Defence

Aadit111
Sequoia77 wrote:

I am replying to this old discussion with a question for Pfren and Poucin if they are still following this thread. Pfren makes a really solid case for why class level players should not play the Sicilian. I am convinced. I will stick with ...e5. 

However, since the Sicilian is played all the time by club players, how should an ordinary club player respond when they play 1 e4 and their opponent responds with ...c5, which is usually what happens at all levels of play? Is it better to save study time by learning an anti-Sicilian, or is it better to "call their bluff" and play an open Sicilian?

https://lichess.org/study/UYLsUjvy

RussBell
Sequoia77 wrote:

.....since the Sicilian is played all the time by club players, how should an ordinary club player respond when they play 1 e4 and their opponent responds with ...c5, which is usually what happens at all levels of play? Is it better to save study time by learning an anti-Sicilian, or is it better to "call their bluff" and play an open Sicilian?

Fighting the Sicilian With The Grand Prix Attack...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/fighting-the-sicilian-with-the-grand-prix-attack