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Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation

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Move by move

  1. White takes central space.
  2. The Sicilian! Fights for d4 control.
  3. Develops and prepares d4.
  4. Prepares Nf6 and supports e5.
  5. Opens the position.
  6. Exchanges to create asymmetry.
  7. Recaptures centrally.
  8. Attacks e4 and develops.
  9. Defends e4.
  10. The Najdorf! Prepares b5 and prevents Bb5+.

Lines with this name

The ECO classification gives the name Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation to 5 lines:

  • B90 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6
  • B94 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5
  • B95 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6
  • B96 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4
  • B98 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7

Variations of the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation

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