Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. c4

= Sicilian - Staunton-Cochrane variation (English variation) =

2. c4, the purpose here is to restrict Black from the freeing move d5 and bring a Maróczy Bind. The downside is that White is no longer able to support d4 with a pawn.

Theory table
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'''1. e4 c5 2. c4'''