B90Semi-Open

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation

Main Line

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6

Overview

The most theoretically dense opening in chess. Played by Fischer, Kasparov, and Carlsen. 5...a6 prepares ...e5 and queenside expansion while keeping maximum flexibility.

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