Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation

Black builds the famous 'small centre' with pawns on d6 and e6, a flexible and resilient setup that supports the central squares and prepares queenside counterplay. It is a strategically rich, well-respected system.

• Set up the compact d6/e6 'small centre' for flexibility
• Prepare ...b5 and ...Bb7 for queenside and central counterplay
• Meet the Keres Attack (g4) accurately with prudent defence
• Keep pieces active and strike back in the centre when White overextends