6... Qb6 is a backwater now. It has been considered better for White for about 10 to 12 years, both in the main lines and with Anand's Bf4. Still its interest lies in the fact that in conjunction with 6. Be3 Ng4 Black can completely avoid the main lines of 6. Be3 e5/e6.
Sicilian Najdorf english attack - 6. f3 Qb6
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Oct 10, 2020
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Yes, I'd rather face 6. f3 Qb6 then 6. Be3 Ng4 7. Bg5. But, I was not familiar with that Anand game. I checked it out and I assume you were referring to this game?
Even though it ended in a draw, it seems like white was much better. But, I prefer playing 7. g4 instead of 7. Nb3, just because I think it's as good a move, and because there's more surprise value to it.
emchel a écrit :
Yes, I'd rather face 6. f3 Qb6 then 6. Be3 Ng4 7. Bg5. But, I was not familiar with that Anand game. I checked it out and I assume you were referring to this game?
Even though it ended in a draw, it seems like white was much better. But, I prefer playing 7. g4 instead of 7. Nb3, just because I think it's as good a move, and because there's more surprise value to it.
8. Bf4 first got played in Anand - Ponomariov WaZ 2005
Oct 10, 2020
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Wouldn't it transpose after 12... Rb8, unless you don't want to commit to g5?
Hello, I've been looking at the English attack with 6. f3 Qb6 from the white side, since I do believe that these positions are more promising then the ones after 6. Be3 Ng4 7. Bg5... Your thoughts: