Studying the openings is a fine thing when done properly. However, it is first essential to understand the essence of the corresponding middle game positions and where they lead. Each opening has its own specific features and strategies that need to be explored.

In the variations of the Sicilian Defense, White often counts on material sacrifices for getting a short of long term initiative that has a fair chance to lead to a decisive attach. These typical sacrifices are the main topic of this work.