Many players, especially those who play the Najdorf, might play 2...a6 against the Anti-Sicilian. They're happy to transpose to the Open variation.
But instead, White has a powerful way to meet Black’s 2…a6 move, which is what you’ll learn in this course!
Our Grandmasters will show you the drawback behind Black's 2nd move and recommend a repertoire that starts with 3.g3! ...
Below are some positions taken from the course:
After watching the course, you’ll be fully equipped to fight for an advantage in the Anti-Sicilian 2.Nc3 a6 line.
Are you ready?
Let’s begin!
What you'll learn
- A complete repertoire for White against 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 a6, covering all the important ideas and variations.
- A counterintuitive-yet-powerful opening idea that breaks development principles but speeds up your attack.
- Why 2...a6 is not as popular as other moves like 2...Nc6, 2...d6 or 2…e6.
- The idea and drawback of 2…a6.
- Model games to help you understand the key concepts and ideas in this opening and more.
Lesson Plan 32 episode(s)
1. Introduction
23s
2. What is Black's idea?
1m 58s
3. The strategy and our plans
4m 10s
4. 6...d5 and our attacking plans
Unlocked
5m 55s
5. The piece sacrifice
8m 3s
6. 7...Nf6
1m 52s
7. 6...b4
6m 2s
8. 9.f5!!N
2m 5s
9. Some illustrative variations
7m 9s
10. 7...b4 and our 1st option
2m 11s
11. The second option
5m 56s
12. The summary of 4...b5
1m 25s
13. The super hybrid
3m 53s
14. The double trick
1m 39s
15. The downsides
1m 55s
16. 7...d5
1m 58s
17. 7...b4
1m 12s
18. 7...Nf6
1m 46s
19. Who is the tricked one? :)
3m 54s
20. Summary
1m 59s
21. Conclusion
23s
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