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Re:Silicon Vision: Najdorf Style - 2008/01/02 12:44
Thanks for the kind remark.
Just in case you missed it, here's the follow-up:
http://chesssiciliannajdorfe-book2.blogspot.com/
http://chesssiciliannajdorfe-book.blogspot.com/
http://chesssiciliannajdorfelectronic-book.blogspot.com/
http://chesssiciliannajdorf411.blogspot.com/
http://chesssiciliannajdorf101.blogspot.com/
http://chesssiciliannajdorfe-book1.blogspot.com/
Chess: Understanding the Sicilian Defense (Najdorf Variation) Part I
1 e4
Controlling the central square d5 plus near-central square f5, and, opening up a diagonal for both the Queen and f1 bishop.
1 ... c5
The d4 and b4 squares are now under Black's influence, and his Queen also gets breathing space along the a5-d8 diagonal.
2 Nf3
White prepares for d4 so as to challenge Black's hold on that key square.
2 ... d6
Shielding e5 from a prospective e4-e5 advance. Please remember, the acquisition of e5 is a critical theme for the defense. This move also opens up a diagonal for the c8 bishop.
3 d4 cxd4
By trading his c-pawn for White's d-pawn, Black guarantees pressure down the half open c-file and chances to mold his central pawn majority into a strong center.
4 Nxd4
In return, White gains a developmental lead, the half open d-file and an edge in space.
4 ... Nf6
The e4 pawn now needs protection, and so White responds with:
5 Nc3
5 ... a6
Initiating the Najdorf Defense.
Black achieves two goals with this move: (i) He deters White's pieces from intruding on the b5 square. (ii) He prepares for the ... b5 break, which, in turn, initiates queenside action and makes room on b7 for the c8 bishop.
Chess: Understanding the Sicilian Defense (Najdorf Variation) Part V
1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5 Nc3 a6 6 Be3 e5 7 Nb3 Be6 8 f3 Nbd7 Line (English Attack)
What's the game plan for White?
White intends to acquire and dominate the vulnerable d5 square (Qd1-d2, O-O-O, followed by a timely Nc3-d5). To augment that objective, he also aims to destabilize the f6 knight and subsequently eliminate its d5 influence (g2-g4-g5/h2-h4/Rh1-g1). Finally, he wants to avail himself of the c5 square (Qd2-f2/Nb3-c5/Be3-c5), thanks to a more than likely Rd1-Qd8 x-ray, which prevents ... dxc5.
Post edited by: GreenGiant, at: 2008/01/10 11:16
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