The c3 or Alapin Sicilian Can defer this 2.c3 to 3.c3 and instead first do 2.Nf3. Usually doesn't matter. Either way.
2... d6
Bad move. Some black players mistakenly stick to their known Sicilian but 2.c3 denies the typical open Sicilian variations.
3. d4
I love this move here
3... cxd4
Ouch for him
4. cxd4
Unlike typical open Sicilian, White retains both center pawns, and also has the open c-file to challenge the black open c-file. Of course, black has not played this correctly.
4... Ng8f6 5. Nb1c3 a6
I guess he still thinking Najdorf.
6. Ng1f3
Continuing to try to control the board. I always go for the boring ancient style of dominate the center right away.
6... e6
I don't think the closed game works here. Blocks his white-squared bishop. Plus, more importantly, I think he has to challenge the center earlier.
7. Bf1d3
Be2 was an option
7... Bf8e7 8. O-O O-O 9. Qd1e2
Maybe a premature Q move. Playing by feel here. Way out of book because of him.
