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Headache for Najdorf players?

GM fairchess03355 viewsEnglish (US)
OpeningAnalysis
The Bg5 Najdorf is one of the most aggressive and intricate lines in the Sicilian Defense. It arises from the Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian Defense, which is a favorite among players who seek complex and dynamic positions. David Paravyan is one of top players I know who thoroughly investigated this system. Positions require a lot of knowledge and understading. Most Najdorf players, if not all, are intimidated by the amount of knowledge they must have to find their way out. I decided to share a system that has not been yet discussed deeply in any course be it Chessable or Modernchess. It is complex enough, but setup is quite easy and straightforward to follow.

Our setup

https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/ChvQy9I8#16

Main ideas to remember

Rb8 + b4
b4 break is our main plan in this system. Rook b4 Qb6 Nc5 +a5-a4 are main ideas black wants to realise.

https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/xajKaSHF#20

Qb6 + Rc8-c3 or Qb6+b4
If you happen to have a bishop on b7 our plan still remains b4, but with the help of the queen. Qb6 is nicely positioned exerting pressure on Nd4 causing white to move away from the center and create disharmony.

https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/y1gJn72x#24

h6+N:e4
After Qb6 If white prevents Rc3 by playing Bf1 our pattern h6+N:e4 tactics
https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/g5y7cqm4#30

b4 Nd5
One pattern we must be aware of is Rhe1+Nd5 sacrifice. Our bishop must be on e7 and king always goes to d8
https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/QSx4G5Ur#22

b4+ a5-a4 expansion
https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/JZe8Km6q#26

Theoretical coverage you can find via link to my study where I cover most important lines.
https://lichess.org/study/W6Blxzym/ChvQy9I8

Check it out and feel free to share your thoughts on this system. Like this post if you want me to continue covering different strategic ideas in various openings. See you soon!
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