Library/Openings/Sicilian Defense/Najdorf Variation/Main Line ECO B99
Opening· 18 plies

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Main Line

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B99), reached after 18 half-moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Bg5 e6 7. f4 Be7 8. Qf3 Qc7 9. O-O-O Nbd7.

Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Main Line ECO B99
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