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Chess Lesson: Sicilian Defence - Najdorf, English Attack

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Explores the Sicilian Defence, Najdorf variation with the English Attack line from white (BE3 on move 6). The ECO code for the Sicilian Defence Najdorf is B90.

The Sicilian is one of black's strongest defensive lines to the King's Pawn opening from white.

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  • You say white or black WILL follow such and such move...except the line never actually happens in real life. Even the most leading for a novice line goes astray.

  • @MoreGrievances Main book lines generally are followed - as to how deep totally depends on the players in the game at the time. Opening knowledge is just one component a player needs to work on in addition to things like tactics, end game study, etc.

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  • Your videos are great! If you post some more I promise I will subscribe.

  • I think it's actually pronounced "nigh-dorf". that's the way kasparov says it anyways. :)

  • Nice and informative video. But what is White reply if after he plays Be3, black would threaten his bishop on e3 by Ng5? Does White move again his dark-square bishop or will he allow black to capture the bishop? Thanks!

  • @fatchicksneedloveT00 If you think about it, White is maintaining an offensive pressure on the D-file with the Queen. If White were to play Qxb4, Black could gain a tempo by pushing d5. White is then forced to save the Queen. Black responds ... dxe4, not only opening up attacking lines for the light-squared Bishop, but gaining a strong passed pawn on the E-file. Rewinding back a step - if White plays Qa4, the Queen is concentrated on one side of the board, weakening the position regardless.

  • FISCHER=GOAT

  • Awesome

  • if i was playing black i would have captured that knight with my white squared bishop because when white recaptures he will have double pawns which is a big weakness in later game

  • Jrobi, great video! You have to be easily the leading chess youtuber. I would love for everyone to check out my videos as well? I started a series on the Nadjorf, check them out! Thanks!

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