The Najdorf Sicilian Simplified by GM Alex Colovic (MP4)

It is, by reputation, one of if not the most labyrinthine of openings.

The Najdorf Sicilian is the gold standard for Black that has gone down in history as both Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov’s opening of choice against 1.e4.

It is feared and it is respected. And if you can play this well, you are a player.

Conquer Najdorf theory in 105 lines

But that fearsome reputation for theory is also what puts many off learning it. The Najdorf is just too difficult, isn’t it? Because life is just too short…

Think again. In this exclusive new repertoire built for Chessable, GM Alex Colovic presents a pared-down Najdorf in 104 lines that you can learn with ease.

It is The Skinny Najdorf, The Bitesize Najdorf, The Najdorf Sicilian: Simplified.

This course covers the important aspects of the modern treatment of the variation yet, as much as possible, side-steps the vast library of theory it has developed.

Understand the plans – avoid deep theory

GM Colovic accepts it is impossible to cover everything – who can learn everything? That is why our experienced Chessable author has carefully chosen these lines that pay particular attention to the most topical responses played today.

The Najdorf Sicilian: Simplified is a thoroughly modern treatment of the opening with two main aims:

🔵 firstly, to provide enough theoretical knowledge so that the student is able to confidently play the Najdorf;
🔵 secondly, and this is much more important, to help the student develop a feeling for the positions that arise in the Najdorf variation.

There is no escaping the need for memorization of some forcing lines in the Najdorf. But GM Colovic aims to prepare you with the plans you need for when you or your opponent venture off-grid.