Sicilian Najdorf

Black · B90

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 — The most popular Sicilian. 5...a6 prepares ...b5 and stops Nb5.

Lessons

Concept The purpose of 5...a6 — stopping Nb5, preparing b5 New Drill Play the first 5 moves of the Najdorf correctly New Quiz White plays 6.Bg5. What is Black's most combative response? New