Hello everybody,

My first post here. A bit about myself: I am fairly new to chess and theory but not a total noob. :)

This position arose after a Najdorf. I am playing white. How should I proceed? If possible please critique my moves thus far. I don't know any theory beyond the open position i.e e4 c5, NF3 d6, d4 cxd4, Nxd4 ..., Nc3

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I want to add that this is a game against a computer, not against a human opponent. I would not ask for help otherwise <should've read the rules first! )

this is a good time to advertise: www.chess.com/explorer :)

Also (as Game Explorer will tell you), this is not a Najdorf.

In a Najdorf, Black plays 2...d6, 4...Nf6 and 5...a6. This (with 2...e6 and 4...a6) is called the Kan.

Thanks man. I assumed that a6 is always a Najdorf signature. But what is your take on my current position? :)

Game explore can be valuable, though I never use it.

The uncertainties come when there are less than say 20,000 games played for the evaluation of moves or percentages of win, draw and loss.

I have reviewed a number of times the data base and less than 20,000 games played or beyond moves from 8, yes that low at times, up to 12 , the data base is not reliable.

The reason is the games played are not masters games all the way.Though there are excellent games played here.

There is some excellent suggestions in say the first 5 to 6 moves in general and beyond this I would suggest to search the internet for more professional data bases from the masters, several are available and can bring you with a good game up to say 18 moves or so.

It was not a Najdorf.