by Sanjana Chandan | May 31, 2021 | Sicilian Defense
a6 is considered a rather odd move for Black here but Black’s idea is to see what White would do with the center. This variation gives White a few good choices to control the center. e4 c5 Nf3 e6 d4 a6 The Mainline White usually plays Nc3 on the 4th move to continue...
by Sanjana Chandan | May 25, 2021 | Sicilian Defense
The Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian Defense is one of the most popular openings from Black’s side, and some of the greatest minds have favored this opening in the game. It is aggressive yet positional. e4 c5 Nf3 d6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nf6 Nc3 a6 Black’s 5th move here,...