Scheveningen: 5...e6 6.Be2 is variation 6 of 6 in the Sicilian Classical and Scheveningen course, a advanced opening course for Black (ECO B85). It runs 24 moves and begins 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 …. Black keeps the pawns on d6 and e6, a small but solid centre. Against the classical set-up with castling and the f-pawn push, Black regroups with ...Qc7, ...Re8 and ...Rb8. In the lesson every move is explained on a board and then drilled; it is free.
Move by move
1. e4 – White takes the centre and frees the queen and the f1 bishop.
1... c5 – The Sicilian. Black fights for d4 from the side and keeps the game unbalanced.
2. Nf3 – White develops the knight and prepares d4.
2... d6 – Black covers e5 and opens a path for the c8 bishop.
3. d4 – White opens the centre to use the lead in development.
3... cxd4 – Black trades a wing pawn for a centre pawn. The c-file is now half open for Black.
4. Nxd4 – White takes back with the knight, which now stands in the centre.
4... Nf6 – Black develops with an attack on e4, so White must defend it.
5. Nc3 – White guards e4 and develops another piece.
5... e6 – The Scheveningen. Black builds a small but solid centre with pawns on d6 and e6.
6. Be2 – A calm and solid set-up. White plans to castle short and push the f-pawn.
6... Be7 – Black develops and gets ready to castle.
7. O-O – White castles.
7... O-O – Black castles too.
8. f4 – White grabs space on the kingside.
8... Nc6 – Black develops the knight and puts pressure on d4.
The lesson goes on for 8 more moves, each with its explanation.
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