Sicilian Defence - 2.Nf3 Without 3.d4: White's Third Move Alternatives

2.Nf3 Without 3.d4: White's Third Move Alternatives

White can play 2.Nf3 without intending to follow up with 3.d4. The systems given below are usually classified along with White's second move alternatives as Anti-Sicilians.

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