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Playing as the Sicilian - Response to E5 Pawn Push?

I love playing the sicilian and I try to get into the dragon. Well one thing that annoys me is the white E pawn pushing and attacking my King Knight when I bring it out. What is to the best response this, because it is extremely annoying.

Another question, realistically what would you like to do with the King and Queen pawns early in game. I cant decide which to push forward, and either do it once or twice. (ideally, both in the center of the board, but assuming you playing against a good opponent, that won't happen)
You should play d7-d6 on move 2. In the dragon, the e-pawn usually stays at home.
Can you be more specific on which line of sicilian?

Is this what you're referring to?
1. e4 c5
2. Nf3 Nf6
3. e5

This defense is refered as the Nimzowitsch Variation and it usually transposes to the Alapin Variation.
nevermind. i figured it out. i was playing it wrong. thanks though.

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