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A Surprise Weapon in the Open Sicilian with 4.Qxd4 & 6.Qd3

Tired of heavy Najdorf theory? This surprise weapon offers a fresh and practical alternative.

After 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4 Nc6 5.Bb5 Bd7 6.Qd3, White sidesteps mainline theory and steers the game into less explored, strategically rich positions.

Instead of memorising endless variations, you’ll learn how to:

• Disrupt Black’s preparation early
• Reach solid, flexible structures
• Apply clear plans with long-term pressure

A perfect choice for ambitious players who want to take opponents out of their comfort zone and play for the initiative without drowning in theory.

Free video sample: 6...Nf6 7.Bg5 Ng4 - Grischuk vs Gelfand

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Contents

  • A Surprise Weapon in the Open Sicilian with 4.Qxd4 & 6.Qd3
  • 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4 Nc6 5.Bb5 Bd7 6.Qd3
  • 6...Nf6 7.Bg5 Ng4 - Grischuk vs Gelfand
  • 6...Nf6 7.c4 Ne5 8.Nxe5 dxe5 9.Be3/Qe2 - Zajic vs Ristic
  • 6...a6 7.Bxc6 Bxc6 8.Nd4/c4 - Ruiz Castillo vs Zhou
  • 6...Nf6 7.c4 e6 8.Nc3 Be7/a6 - Hou Yifan vs Negi
  • 6...g6 7.c4 Bg7 8.0-0 Nf6 9.Nc3 0-0 - Macieja vs Bukavshin
  • 6...Nf6 7.c4 g6 8.Nc3 Bg7 9.h3 - Stevic vs Volokitin
  • 6...g6 7.0-0 Bg7 8.c4 Nf6 9.Nc3 0-0 10.h3 Rc8 - Malakhov vs Safarli
  • 6...g6 7.c4 Bg7 8.0-0 Nf6 9.h3 a6 - Jumabayev vs Adhiban
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