Contents

Introduction

1. The Najdorf Variation
1a. Najdorf – 6.h3 e6
1b. Najdorf – 6.h3 e5
1c. Najdorf – 6.h3 other

2. Systems with 2...e6
2a. The Kan Variation
2b. The Taimanov Variation

3. The Classical Variation

4. The Dragon Variation

5. The Accelerated Dragon

6. The Sveshnikov & Cousins
6a. The Sveshnikov Variation
6b. The Kalashnikov and Löwenthal Variations

7. Minor Sicilians
7a. The Four Knights Variation
7b. Rare Sicilians

Solutions to the Exercises

Conclusion

Index of Variations

Bibliography