9
Total lessons
3.7
Hours of video
0
Exercises
Beginner
Level
PGN-Files
Available
About the course
The Sicilian Najdorf is one of the most complex and at the same time one of the most popular openings in chess. The Najdorf is characterized by the following move order: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 4.d4 cxd4 5.Nxd4 Nf6 6.Nc3 a6 and is rather an aggressive opening. In this course, GM Mac Molner will bring to you the theory and general plans for the most important variations of the Sicilian Najdorf. As this opening is trusted by many chess players, it is a must to have the Najdorf in your opening repertoire.
Course structure
Lesson 1
6.Bg5 Mainline
30:36
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6.Bg5 Mainline30:36
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- PGN Files and Summary
Lesson 2
The English Attack: 6.Be3 Variation
28:27
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The English Attack28:27
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Lesson 3
6.Be2 Variation
33:11
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6.Be2 Variation33:11
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Lesson 4
6.Bc4 Variation
26:13
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6.Bc4 Variation26:13
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Lesson 5
Variations with 6.g3 and 6.h3
25:02
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6.g3 and 6.h3 Variations25:02
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Lesson 6
Sidelines involving 6.f4 and 6.a4
20:26
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6.f4 and 6.a4 Sidelines20:26
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Lesson 7
6th move alternatives for White
18:34
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6th move alternatives for White18:34
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Lesson 8
Instructive Master Games - Part I
23:10
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Master Game - Bok vs Molner23:10
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Lesson 9
Instructive Master Games - Part II
17:42
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Master Game - Molner vs Corrales17:42
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GM Mackenzie Molner
Mac Molner is an American chess player and gained the grandmaster title in 2013. Besides being an active chess player he also works as a chess coach and commentator at chess tournaments. He has many national titles to his name, including being the 2013 US Open Co-Champion. He also represented the US in the World Junior Championships and started recently writing for the American Chess Magazine.
2447
ELO
(Peak: 2528)
1375
World Rank
What you’ll learn:
- 6.Bg5 Variation
- 6.Be3 Variation (The English Attack)
- 6.Be2 Variation
- 6.Bc4 Variation (Fischer-Sozin Attack)
- 6.g3 and 6.h3 Variations
- Sidelines
- 6th move Alternatives
- Instructive Master Games
Target Audience
Beginner (ELO 1000-1200)
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