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As the White player, one of the most common opennings is "e4". After that you may find Black responding with "c5", which is known as the Sicilian Defence, in this case, the "Najdorf" variation. The following puzzle will help you practice and memorize the most common responses by White to the Sicilian Defence. (NOTE: Your first move must be "e4" to start this puzzle)
The fifth move by Black, "a6" is what makes the above Sicilian Defence the "Najdorf" variation. After that White has several options. In the above puzzle I had White finish off with "Be3", which is generally a safe and solid move. However, White could have also played "Bg5", which is more aggressive and has some pitfalls, or "Bc4" which is also a move that you better know what you are doing.
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Links to other Opening Practice Puzzles
Sicilian Defense - Najdorf Variation - Black
Sicilian Defense - Najdorf Variation - White
Sicilian Defense - Dragon Variation - Black
Sicilian Defense - Classical Variation - Black
Queen's Gambit - Declined 1 - White
Queen's Gambit - Declined 2 - White
King's Gambit - Accepted - White
Fried Liver Attack 1 - White
Fried Liver Attack 2 - White
Fried Liver Attack Defense - Black
Lolli Attack - White
Evan's Gambit Accepted - White
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Thank you, man!
Any advice on the Yugoslav line?
u forgot Be2, the main line during many years...
And we should include h3, g3, quite popular at high level nowadays, and f4, Qf3, Qe2...
The description of 6.Be3 as "safe and solid" is a wee bit inaccurate...![Tongue Out]( "Tongue Out")