Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...Nf6

= Sicilian - Nimzowitsch Variation =

2...Nf6
This attack on the e4 pawn is similar to the Alekhine's Defence. White normally plays e5 to attack the knight on f6.

Theory table
For explanation of notation, see Chess Opening Theory Table.

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6