Beat the Anti-Sicilians - Practical Repertoire for the Najdorf Players
IM Dragos Ceres and GM Baadur Jobava
After the highly successful Play the Najdorf – Top-Level Repertoire for Black, GM Baadur Jobava and IM Dragos Ceres complete their Sicilian repertoire by covering all the sidelines that White might choose in a single, comprehensive course.
Why Is This Course Essential for Najdorf Players?
Every Najdorf player spends countless hours refining their repertoire against the Open Sicilian—but what about the sidelines? White has many Anti-Sicilian setups designed to avoid your well-prepared mainline theory. This course ensures that you stay in control, no matter what White plays.
The authors provide a structured and deeply analyzed response to all major deviations White might employ on moves 2, 3, and 4, including the highly important Alapin and Moscow Variations.
What’s Inside?
✔️ 15 Theoretical Chapters – Covering all Anti-Sicilian setups.
✔️ 5 Model Games – Illustrating key strategic concepts in practice.
✔️ 30 Interactive Test Positions – Reinforce your learning with hands-on exercises.
✔️ Memory Booster – Improve retention of key ideas.
✔️ Full Video Version (5h 33min) – Gain expert insights from Jobava & Ceres.
Key Systems Covered
🔥 The Alapin (2.c3) – A trendy and dangerous system. Instead of allowing White to dictate the pace, the authors recommend a rare yet powerful "gambit" approach to seize the initiative early.
🔥 The Moscow Variation (2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+) – One of White’s most serious attempts to bypass the Najdorf. Jobava & Ceres introduce a less common but highly effective recapture strategy, reducing White’s ability to prepare deeply.
🔥 The Morra Gambit (2.d4 cxd4 3.c3) – A dynamic weapon in rapid and blitz games. This course provides a practical and efficient antidote that neutralizes White’s attacking ideas.
🔥 Other Rare Anti-Sicilians – Including the Grand Prix Attack, Closed Sicilian, Hungarian Variation, and various early pawn gambits that could catch unprepared players off guard.
Master the Anti-Sicilians & Stay in Control!
This course is a must-have for any Najdorf player looking to build a complete Sicilian repertoire. With rare but powerful weapons, fresh theoretical insights, and practical strategies, you will always be prepared, no matter what White throws at you!