Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation
The most played Sicilian line. Fischer and Kasparov excelled here.
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1. e4 › Sicilian Defense › Najdorf Variation
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Sequence
1.e4c52.Nf3d63.d4cxd44.Nxd4Nf65.Nc3a66.Bg5e67.f4Be7
Possible Variations4
8. Qf34 variations
About this opening
The Najdorf Variation (5...a6) is the theoretical summit of the Sicilian. The modest pawn move ...a6 controls b5, prepares ...e5 or ...e6 and queenside counterplay, all while keeping great flexibility. White replies with the English Attack (Be3, f3, g4) or 6.Bg5. The favorite weapon of Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov, the Najdorf is among the most dissected openings in history.