I've just started learning it. Helpful video thanks

Why haven't I found this sooner? No, this channel sooner. I would've subscribed and been set on my theory for most openings because of my understanding, allowing me to not just memorise moves.

This is a very nice summary of key ideas in the Najdorf variation of the Sicilian Defence. Sam's videos are excellent!

This is some of the most helpful Chess content i’ve seen on KZread

@SamAsakaChess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David, it makes me really happy to hear that :)

This is such a gem of a video for someone starting with the Najdorf. Absolutely glad to come across this channel, great content.

@SamAsakaChess

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate the praise, and I'm glad to hear its been of good use!

Found this video through twitter. Thanks for this 😊

masterclass openings on white and black both queens gambit kings gambit bird opening kings indian scandivanian sicilian pleaseee cause you present very well!

Appreciate this video as someone who’s learning the Najdorf, I would also appreciate if you make a masterclass on the Ruy Lopez or Grünfeld!

@SamAsakaChess

8 ай бұрын

Those are definitely in the pipeline.

Do more of these masterclasses, maybe tromp or Queens gambit 👀

This is absolutely amazing my man, thank you so much, keep up the great content

@SamAsakaChess

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, it makes me happy to hear that!

Thanks, I always get wacky positions out of Najdorf, this video helps me a lot❤

Great video!

@SamAsakaChess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Milos.

Great content very helpful for us najdorf players

This video is just simply amazing. All the questions I get during the games because of the lack of experience are answered. Now I don't have to come up with thinks like how to deal with f4. Thanks!

@SamAsakaChess

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, great to hear that!

dude this is amazing exactly what ive been looking for thank you

@SamAsakaChess

3 ай бұрын

Great to hear man

38:26 b5 instead of h6 is recommended by Giri

Is the Najdorf part of your typical repertoire or have you simply learned many things about various openings as time went on?

@SamAsakaChess

Жыл бұрын

I don't really play the Najdorf anymore, but I've had a couple phases where I played it when I was younger.

34:27 did he just hang the queen?

@SamAsakaChess

17 сағат бұрын

yeah sorry looks like I pulled a botez gambit. Not sure how this was not pointed out already haha

First of all, compliments for the thoroughness despite the complexity of this theory. I've reached listening to tip number 2. If I understood correctly, with 6. Bc4 or 6. Bg5, it's preferable to play 6. ... e6, in the other cases, 6. ... e5. Is that correct? In which book did you read or study this analysis?

@SamAsakaChess

10 ай бұрын

That is correct. I cannot recall reading this from any one particular source - but it is pretty established theory that ...e5 is not good after 6.Bg5 and 6.Bc4.

Definitely instructive video. But your presentation is very fast, maybe next time a more relaxed explanation.😵‍💫