From time to time I see players play this move, which is not in theory books. Is 2.Bc4 really an attempt to sidestep theory or does it just transpose into a normal Sicilian opening? I have the feeling that it is a solid way to avoid Sicilian theory although I feel comfortable to play against it and I've never lost against this opening in correspondence chess. Normally I play 2...e6 3.Nc3 Nc6. Are there better responses?