Sicilian Najdorf 6.Bg5 e6(>...g5)-TWIC 955

TWIC 955
The ...g5 idea to fight for the dark squares is common in the 6.Bg5 e6 Najdorf but in the feature game black gave up his dark bishop too freely and suffered. White smashed the uncastled king in model fashion.

Azarov,S (2627) - Pulvett,D (2385) 
Sicilian Najdorf 6.Bg5 e6;9..g5[B98]
29th Open Cappelle la Grande FRA (1.8), 23.02.2013

Position 1
Black's king looks secure behind the pawn wall with several defenders close by. What do you recommend for white?

White to Play

17...Rd8

Sicilian-Andersson's Pet Line

TWIC 953
GM Ulf Andersson has made the obscure 6...h6 into his own variation. Black has no objection to 7.Nd6+ and ducks massive Sveshnikov theory.

Termeulen,A (2160) - Andersson,U (2556)

5…e5 6.Ndb5 h6 [B33]

73rd Noteboom Mem Leiden NED (1.5), 08.02.2013

Position 1

Black has fought back from an inferior position and is now ready for action having successfully countered white's bishop pair.

Black to Play

18.Rad1

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