How to play the Najdorf Vol. 1

For Garry Kasparov this added up to experience with the Najdorf at the very highest levels of chess. For chess amateurs and professionals alike it is a great moment when the world‘s leading expert shares all the secrets in his favourite opening. In part one Garry Kasparov introduces the various sub-systems of the Najdorf, including the central “Poisoned Pawn” variation. The development of each line is placed in historical perspective and examined in great depth, with Kasparov‘s characteristic intensity. More than two 2.5 hours of fi rst-class private tuition. The package includes the latest ChessBase 9.0 Reader, a big reference database featuring more than 16,000 Najdorf games, as well as a complete opening book that can be used to practice what you have learnt with Fritz.

1. Introduction 12:37
2. Possible deviations 9:43
3. 6.Bg5 Nbd7 18:35
4. 6.Bg5 e6 7.Qf3 19:21
5. Gothenburg variation 19:59
6. Poisoned pawn variation 9.Rb1 19:36
7. Poisoned pawn variation 13.e5 22:46
8. Poisoned pawn variation 13.Be2 and 9.Nb3 27:49
9. Poisoned pawn variation 8.Nb3 17:24

Total running time: 2,5 h