Description
Uncovering the Anti-Sicilians: A Dynamic Grandmaster
Repertoire Against 1.e4, Vol. 3
by Luis Engle
Who hasn't encountered this scenario? You gear up for an exhilarating game in the open Najdorf Sicilian, only for your opponent to spring one of the numerous minor variations, steering clear of the main Najdorf lines. Should frustration set in? Absolutely not! This Fritztrainer serves as the ideal complement to your Sicilian or Najdorf repertoire, encompassing all the minor variations White employs to dodge the open Sicilian. If you already possess the two Fritztrainers addressing the Sicilian Najdorf after 5...a6, you possess a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated grandmaster repertoire against 1.e4!
Our exploration of the Anti-Sicilians kicks off with significant and highly popular second-move alternatives, notably the Grand Prix Attack (2.Nc3) and the Alapin Variation (2.c3), along with all other lesser-known second-move variations that White has experimented with. Even if you don't opt for the Najdorf when playing the Sicilian, this course is still invaluable for your repertoire! Following the main move 2.Nf3 d6, we delve into alternatives to 3.d4, focusing particularly on the widely used move 3.Bb5+. Additionally, we cover variations like 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4!? and the move 5.f3 (popular as a surprise tactic), alongside other rare variations White may deploy en route to the main line. With this comprehensive coverage, you'll be well-prepared until you reach the starting position of the Najdorf after 5...a6!
- Video running time: 4 h 45 minutes
- Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Contents
- Introduction
- Alapin: 1.e4 c5 2.c3
- 1.e4 c5 2.c3 Nf6
- Sidelines
- Main Line: 3.e5 Nd5 4.d4 cxd4 5.Nf3 d6
- Grand Prix Attack: 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3
- 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 d6
- Sidelines: 3.g3/d4/Alternatives
- 3.f4
- 2nd move Sidelines
- 2nd move Sidelines
- 2.f4/Bc4/c4
- 2.Ne2/g3/Be2/Na3
- 2.b4/b3/a3
- 3rd move Sidelines
- 3rd move Sidelines
- 3.Nc3 and Sidelines
- 3.c3
- Moscow Variation: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+
- 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Bd7
- Sidelines
- Main Line: 4.Bxd7 Qxd7 5.c4 Nc6
- 4th & 5th move Sidelines
- 4th & 5th move Sidelines
- 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4
- 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.f3
- Repertoire training
- Description
- 2.c3 Alapin Sidelines
- 2.c3 Alapin Main Line
- Grand Prix Attack 3.g3/d4/Sidelines
- Grand Prix Attack 3.f4
- 2nd move Sidelines - 2.f4/Bc4/c4
- 2nd move Sidelines - 2.Ne2/g3/Be2/Na3
- 2nd move Sidelines - 2.b3/b4/a3
- 3rd move Sidelines - 3.Nc3/Sidelines
- 3rd move Sidelines - 3.c3
- 3rd move Sidelines - 3.Bb5 Sidelines
- 3rd move Sidelines - 3.Bb5 Main Line
- 4.Qxd4
- 5.f3
- Practice Positions
- Description
- Alapin Positions 1-4
- Grand Prix Attack Position 1
- Grand Prix Attack Position 2
- Grand Prix Attack Position 3
- Grand Prix Attack Position 4
- Sidelines on move 2 Positions 1-8
- 4.Qxd4 Position 1
- 4.Qxd4 Position 2
- Sidelines on move 5 Positions 1-2