Najdorf in Black and White

In many ways, the Najdorf Sicilian is the ideal defense against 1.e4 aggressive and leading to creative and exciting play, allowing Black to play for a win and yet unquestionably sound.Despite the Najdorf's great popularity and reputation as a theoretical labyrinth, Bryan Smith believes it is possible to play it ';by the light of nature,' with experience providing a guide. The play is concrete and sharp, but original positions can be obtained fairly early.The twenty-nine annotated games in this book were carefully selected for their instructional value, their theoretical relevance, and most of all their esthetic appeal. Designed bothfor players of the Najdorf and for those facing it, The Najdorf in Black and White is a collection of creative and unique battles that you can use to learn the ins and outs of this opening.