Sicilian Scheveningen Part III (Classical Variation)

9 ... Qc7



(i) Takes control of the half open c-file.

(ii) Eyes e5, together with the d6 pawn.
Thus, White cannot strike with an unmatched
e4-e5.

c7 is an important post for the Queen, and
that's why Black does well to safeguard her
presence there by 6 ... a6.

9 ... b5
9 ... Bd7
9 ... Kh8
9 ... Nbd7
9 ... Nc6
9 ... Nfd7
9 ... Qa5
9 ... Qb6
9 ... Qd7
9 ... Re8