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29th March 2008, 05:39pm

by Ajfonty
New Jersey United States

Member Since: Dec 2007
Member Points: 94

Hey everyone.

I have been playing chess seriously for the past year now, and I wish to venture into the realm of the Sicilian as black. I was wondering, however, which variation is best for a player first trying out the defense. I was looking at many (Najdorf, Sveshnikov, Dragon, etc.) but I am not sure which to study. I don't want to buy books for each, rather trying to specify in one at this moment.

Which variation would you reccomend?

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29th March 2008, 05:50pm

by Chesspaladin
Luquillo Puerto Rico

Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 25

hi Ajfonty, I chosed the Najdorf Defence as my main defence against 1.e4 for the past year, and this Defence has come forth for me in my tournament games. I loved the defence so much that I bought a book about it. Either case, it's more about taste, for me, I liked the flexibility of the system, as well it's attacking potential.

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15th May 2008, 03:21pm

by markkuhar83
Slovenia

Member Since: May 2008
Member Points: 8

i really like the opening of the sicilian defense (1. e4, c5). i consider myself primarily a positional/defense player, but i also don't hesitate to attack when i can. can someone recommend a Sicilian variation(s) for me?

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15th May 2008, 04:53pm

by Chesspaladin
Luquillo Puerto Rico

Member Since: Mar 2008
Member Points: 25

markkuhar83

Try Caro-Kan (not a sicilian opening) 1.e4 c6. I've played this opening as well. It is pretty useful when you know your opponents way of play.

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16th May 2008, 02:31am

by cheesehat
Sydney Australia

Member Since: Apr 2008
Member Points: 196

The Najdorf is the most popular, according to wikipedia, but that does not necessarily mean it is best. I like it however, and there is no real proof that it is BAD, so why not try it?

Dragon allows yugoslav attack, something I would rather avoid as black.

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19th May 2008, 04:25pm

by markkuhar83
Slovenia

Member Since: May 2008
Member Points: 8

thanks to everyone for the suggestions - i am definitely a fan of the Najdorf variation. the others are a bit ambitious for me at least for now...

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