Nonetheless, some leading players, such as Emanuel Lasker (World Champion from 1894 to 1921), Frank Marshall, Savielly Tartakower, and Aron Nimzowitsch, and later Max Euwe (World Champion from 1935 to 1937) played the Sicilian.
Walaupun begitu, beberapa pemain terkemuka, seperti Emanuel Lasker (Juara Dunia dari 1894 sampai 1921), Frank Marshall, Savielly Tartakower, dan Aron Nimzowitsch, dan kemudian Max Euwe (Juara Dunia dari 1935 sampai 1937) memainkan Sisilia.