strange sicilian

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Avatar of thejoeman

I was playing someone in live chess, and have been experimenting with the sicilian, here is how the game started:

It led to a very cramped, uncomfortable game for me.

My question is, is this a solid opening?  and how should it be played as while, or black?

Avatar of ivandh

Instead of d5, why don't you challenge the pawn and develop a piece with Nc6