The Sicilian with 2...e6 arises after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6. ECO code: B40.

Black prepares ...d5 or ...Nc6, heading toward the Scheveningen, Kan, Taimanov, or Paulsen Variations. After 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4, Black plays 4...a6 (Kan), 4...Nc6 (Taimanov), or 4...Nf6 5.Nc3 d6 (Scheveningen). This flexible move order is a favourite of positional players.