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Winning With The Najdorf (Paperback)

by Daniel King (Author)

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As cutting edge opening theory and one of Black's most exciting defenses, the Najdorf variation is a favorite of counter-attacking players worldwide. An ideal battle manual with complete illustrative games that highlight both sides.

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Batsford (June 30, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0713470372
ISBN-13: 978-0713470376
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars How to Understand the Najdorf, June 6, 2000

By	David A. Mathys Jr. (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A little background. I have played the Najdorf for years, loved analyzing it, but never felt I really understood it. My tornament score with this opening was around 50%, not good for the time devoted to it. I purchased this book, and proceeded to win the US Amatuer Championship twice, with the Najdorf winning key games. Too often books give reams of analysis or moves, ending with unclear evaluations after 25 moves. This book has tons of verbal comments. The chapter on 6.Be2 is the most important, as the author explains all the ideas and plans and the purpose behind black's 6...e5. In short, you must have this book if you play the najdorf! By the way, a sideline he recommends vs 6 Bg5 e6 7.f4 Be7 8.Qf3 Qa5 has scored very well for me. He also covers the main lines with 8...Qc7

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well written & easy to follow., July 7, 1999

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This review is from: Winning With the Najdorf (Batsford Chess Library) (Paperback)

This must be one of the more enjoyable Nadjorf Opening works to read & understand. No labyrinth of variations to get lost in .....

Anyone who reads through this particular work on Nadjorf will have a better appreciation of the opening.

Daniel King has been able to translate his knowledge on this subject to a readable & easily digestible form.

A refreshing Chess book from the English chess continent. Personally this ranks alongside my favourite Simple Chess, written by Michael Stean -an English chessplayer who wrote books that were easy to follow & guaranteed to improve one's understanding of the game.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, July 26, 2002

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This is probably the best book on the Najdorf. While the theory isn't current, the author explains all the positions very well and gives you a feel for certain strategies. All the games were carefully chosen and illustrate recurring themes that can be helpful to Sicilian players. If you want "hot theory," there are are other books you can get, but they don't explain the positions like this book does. Daniel King makes the Najdorf seem easy to play and the games are fun to play through. Highly recommended.