The Najdorf Variation (marked by 5. ... a6) is today the most popular line in the Sicilian. Named after grandmaster Miguel Najdorf, this system is designed to exert control over b5 and later put pressure on White's e4 pawn. It is also a flexible idea, one that can transpose into many other Sicilian systems.
Common Lines in the Sicilian Defense
By Edward Scimia, About.com Guide
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