B90-B99
Sicilian Najdorf
Learn the starting moves, ideas, game results, and 5 named Sicilian Najdorf variations.
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 About This Opening
The Najdorf (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6) is the most deeply analyzed and respected branch of the Sicilian — the lifelong main weapon of both Fischer and Kasparov. The quiet 5...a6 prepares ...e5 and queenside expansion while keeping every plan flexible.
Variations
5 found B90 B96 B97 B98 B96
Anti-English, Najdorf Sicilian
e4 c5 Nf3 d6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nf6 Nc3 a6 Be3 Ng4 Polugaevsky; Accelerated Najdorf
e4 c5 Nf3 d6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nf6 Nc3 a6 Bg5 e6 f4 b5 Poisoned Pawn Accepted, Najdorf Sicilian
e4 c5 Nf3 d6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nf6 Nc3 a6 Bg5 e6 f4 Qb6 Qd2 Qxb2 Browne Variation, Najdorf Sicilian
e4 c5 Nf3 d6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nf6 Nc3 a6 Bg5 e6 f4 Be7 Qf3 h6 Bh4 Qc7 Simagin Line, Najdorf Sicilian
e4 c5 Nf3 d6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nf6 Nc3 a6 Bg5 e6 f4 b5 e5 dxe5 fxe5 Qc7 Qe2