who plays 2. ...e6 in Sicilian?

Originally posted by HomerJSimpson
Kings indian isnt even d3

most Grand Masters, answer it with the Yugoslav attack

The Yugoslav attack is a line against the Dragon, and has nothing to do with any line against 2..e6. And yes, 3. d3 can lead to a KIA after g3 and Bg2.

Originally posted by !~TONY~!
The Yugoslav attack is a line against the Dragon, and has nothing to do with any line against 2..e6. And yes, 3. d3 can lead to a KIA after g3 and Bg2.

YOU FORGOT Nbd2

thx for helping clear that up

I didn't forget anything. White can play those moves in any kind of move order, and isn't committed to Nbd2 in order to play the KIA. White plays this move in the French move order very early so that black can't exchange queens after dxe4. The KIA is characterized by Nf3, g3, Bg2, 0-0, d3, and e4. Nbd2 is very common, but not necessarily necessary. You're welcome, glad to clear things up.

Originally posted by !~TONY~!
I didn't forget anything. White can play those moves in any kind of move order, and isn't committed to Nbd2 in order to play the KIA. White plays this move in the French move order very early so that black can't exchange queens after dxe4. The KIA is characterized by Nf3, g3, Bg2, 0-0, d3, and e4. Nbd2 is very common, but not necessarily necessary. You're welcome, glad to clear things up.

well, I usually do play Nbd2 in the Sicilian move order too as I often find myself playing c3

Originally posted by yelob
its used to avoid the Maroczy bind as a bonus

not unless white decides to get the bind going asap... 1.e4 c5 2.c4

I almost always play e6 in the Sicillian. The Taimanov Variation is like an old friend. But to be honest, I might have to turf it out soon, and find something younger and more exciting.

Originally posted by Gatecrasher
I almost always play e6 in the Sicillian. The Taimanov Variation is like an old friend. But to be honest, I might have to turf it out soon, and find something younger and more exciting.

Nothing in the Sicilian is young - in fact the Taimanov is about as young as they come. (Ok fine, there's the Sveshnikov.)

I wish GM's would start mixing things up though, more Dragons, or play a non-Sicilian more oftern.