Learn the Najdorf: Fischer-Sozin Attack #1 | Chess Openings Explained - NM Caleb Denby

National Master Caleb Denby continues his series on the Najdorf. In part 3, learn about the 6.Bc4 lines, known as the Fischer-Sozin Attack.
2020.07.20
B90 Sicilian, Najdorf, Lipnitzky attack

[@Uerdue]

"Of course, just play the complicated variation". ~ Caleb Denby, 2020

[@chrisa4731]

Hey Caleb, once again mate thanks for your inimitable style, and that you take the time and care to help us in our chess journeys. What a neat organization you are part of (SLCC). I have watched so much Akobian and Yasser - that they really do feel like personal friends to me (!) You too matey. Maybe (definitely) i was wrong regards last comment. Sorry mate. Stuck at airport - so just analyzing without engine - on my phone size screen. yep, Qf6 reply looks great for black. Oops. Sorry mate, how silly of me to doubt your effort. Please take this as a plus. We watch carefully and think deeply about the stuff you guys present. It is a great thing you do. Thanks bro.

[@LuisJayanata]

Great analysis, thank you so much NM Caleb for sharing!

[@ganeshpillai7545]

My God so many variations in Najdorf. Thank you Caleb. My Opponent was winning because i did not knew these lines but now I can defeat him easily.

[@mercilpb]

Caleb "I'm no expert on the Najdorf so we'll learn together" Also Caleb: "Here is this line I found that has never been played OTB and if black doesn't know the perfect refutation will be completely lost"

[@SumNutOnU2b]

Good lecture this time. Even though I don't play Sicilian (or e4, even) - but still it's a learning experience just seeing how much prep you do for just one line.

[@mercilpb]

This series is perfect for me. I am just starting to run into some scilians and am totally lost

[@ReiAyasuka]

I find the lines you showed really great for reasons you made mention of 🖤

[@danilotero1792]

Thank you very much master Denby I'm from the Philippines thanks

[@yashastheborg6395]

There's so much to know, I honestly prefer Nbd7. However, great coverage, I will try to play it. Also, this was so complex that black or white will score a bunch of W's with knowledge of this variation. This is truly the Sicilian that I want to see, but the English attack is still a must. Also, why do these positions end in draws and what happened to showing games.

[@mustafaj.s7458]

Great explanation 👌 thanks

[@josephmcgovern3174]

Amazing video.

[@noelpalanas4519]

thanks buddy,hope you will make another sicilllian lines..of nadorf variation..

[@shibranair2461]

thank you my man, thank you

[@stevemansfield8530]

At 39:50, the alternate move order with 14 Rd1 first is not necessarily just a transposition. It may be, but after ...bc, White also now has Qa8 since the N on d4 is now guarded by the Rook. Fritz suggests, then, 15...Qc7 16 Qe4 Bf6 with continued complications. Fascinating stuff !

[@fandastruhal5231]

Veri nice video , perfect to learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@raghavdange5279]

very sharp line teach and good for tatctic

[@velmurugandon1241]

Post a video for catalan opening and queens gambit declined please

[@MaciejMi]

I wish you covered the move 7. a4 blocking the blacks’ idea of b5 move. It would be interesting to see what would black do with it. Is the Nc6 a good idea in this case...if so when? Nice lecture though...thx

[@bladmorane7613]

GOOD STUFF

[@chrisa4731]

Hi Caleb, thanks for the great work. It appears that there is a flaw in your analysis. At 40:11 you recommend white play Q x Ne5. In fact N x e6 is an instant win for white. Blacks Queen can not be saved, meanwhile too many black pieces are left hanging. Apologies to have to mention this, but i thought you might appreciate the feedback.

[@kingoli5769]

At 10:37, White has the move C4 that will prevent losing material and forcing Black's light-squared bishop back?

[@rakib17874]

You have pawn on b4 so en-passant

[@chrisa4731]

Oh dear (pls refer last msgs) Qf6 , after N x e6 (at 40:11) still leads to mate, or forced Queen loss. Maybe Qb6 for black. still seems like an easy win for white, after trading. Can anybody help me with this ?

[@bilalchelabi5488]

Thank uuu

[@bbartlow0307]

I don't believe this guy Caleb... what a wealth of information!!

[@stevemansfield8530]

At 45:07, it's worth at least looking at 24Qh4 for White as an alternative, instead of taking the Rook. FOr instance, 24...Qg2+ 25 Qf2+ Qf2+ 26 Kf2 etc, though the ending looks drawish again.

[@owhmy646]

what if i want to play the najdorf but they dont do the moves that are shown here?

[@rakib17874]

Then You're toast. Better play checker

[@luizfernandotesck144]

These are the best moves for both sides in this line ( 6. Bc4) if your opponent don't play the best moves your are just better in the position. Then you just gotta play chess.

[@sajibdas565]

I am pretty sure he is the 21st centuries Bobby Fischer

[@noelpalanas4519]

why bishop retreat?how about biship text gpawn?!for continue attack kingside..

[@raghavdange5279]

wow very nice i play

[@mahmoudkchaou1799]

Honestly, it seems like it's harder for black to play ! But thanks for your attempt to react to this annoying Fischer Sozin Attack that I hate to play against

[@umutkaya2156]

This opening is crazy as much as bobby himself

[@proflaxis6968]

5/11/23

[@jeremymarksandoval3320]

Not sure what you are explaining Black side or White side. You should’ve flip the board for your viewers to understand. The Title is Fischer Sozin Attack BC4 yet you are on the black side.

[@dahlberry]

Because it’s a video on how to play be the Sozin as black

[@UrnestHemingouey]

b5 leads to much more uncommon positions. Interesting for black, but if you want to play with white against najdorf, you would rarely see that

[@TheRealTencijup]

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