Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation
ECO B98 · Sicilian Defense · tactical · advanced
The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B98) is a tactical chess opening in the Sicilian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7. The most played Sicilian line. Fischer and Kasparov excelled here. Recommended for advanced players.
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7