The Najdorf Sicilian | Chess Opening Tutorial

We cover my favorite chess opening, the Najdorf Sicilian. The Najdorf variation arises out of the Sicilian after the moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 and now 5…a6 introduces the Najdorf Sicilian. White has a wide array of options, with the most popular being the four bishop moves 6.Bg5, 6.Be3, 6.Bc4 and 6.Be2. I go into all of these moves and show some typical positions and structures that can arise. The Najdorf is considered as one of the most exciting chess openings, so if you are looking for an ambitious option with Black against 1.e4, it could be the right choice for you 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions!

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Niclas Huschenbeth (born February 29, 1992 in Hann. Muenden) is a German Chess Grandmaster. Huschenbeth learned how to play chess at the age of five and participated in youth chess tournaments. He was awarded the title of International Master in 2008 and the Grandmaster title in 2012. At age 18, he achieved his most notable success, becoming the youngest German Champion in history. He has played 52 times for the German national team and participated in two chess olympiads. Currently, Huschenbeth studies industrial/organizational psychology at the Free University of Berlin.