Sicilian Najdorf 6.h3 e5 7.Nde2 h5[B90]-TWIC 961

TWIC 961
Sicilian Najdorf-The ...h5 Restraining Move
Sicilian Najdorf 6.h3 e5 7.Nde2 h5(diagram)

7...h5

Inserting a quick ...h5 is now a popular and thematic way of neutralizing the kingside pawn storm of the English Attack and can be used in other variations of the Najdorf.

GM Shirov,A won an attacking game in the TCh-RUS against this plan but Sjugirov had no problems from the opening.

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Here is an interesting endgame lecture. Shirov is well known as an attacker but less well-known as an endgame player.




Here is the feature game.

Shirov,A (2700) - Sjugirov,S (2657)
Sicilian Najdorf 6.h3 e5 7.Nde2 h5[B90]
20th TCh-RUS 2013 Loo RUS (2), 08.04.2013

Position 1
The kingside attack is well underway. What do you recommend for white now?

White to Play

36...Rd7