The ...h5 restraining play continues to be an effective plan against the English Attack. GM Brodsky varied from the repertoire recommendation of The Sharpest Sicilian 2012 with 11..a5 and obtained a satisfactory game by continuing with ...a4 etc.
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Sicilan Najdorf 6.Be3 e5 7.Nb3 Be6 8.f3 h5[B90]
Minsk Open 2013
Minsk BLR (1.3), 13.07.2013
Position 1
Black continueed with 11..a5 intending ...a4 with queenside counterplay. This varies from 11...g6, the repertoire recommendation of The Sharpest Sicilian 2012(Chess Stars 2012).
Black to Play
11.Qd2
Position 2
Forcing play has begun as both sides have pieces under attack. What do you recommend for black?
Black to Play
27.Qxa4
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