ECO B90
Sicilian Defense
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6Total games2,088
Win rate50%
Draw rate6%
Loss rate44%
Unique players348
About this opening
The Najdorf is one of the sharpest and most theory-heavy lines in chess. After 5...a6 Black prepares ...e5 or ...e6 while denying White's pieces the b5 square. Long considered Bobby Fischer's and Garry Kasparov's signature weapon.
Top players
| Player | Games | Win rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11fc | 124 | 48% | 2722 |
| wilkodamus | 93 | 51% | 2186 |
| hannahsaycestreams | 74 | 43% | 2409 |
| sahibsinghknight | 61 | 61% | 2976 |
| aimxtrainer | 52 | 40% | 2574 |
| juicypineappl | 51 | 59% | 2392 |
| phonysallly | 45 | 44% | 2644 |
| imaxtheaterz | 43 | 53% | 1870 |
| thechessnerd | 43 | 47% | 2494 |
| blbmathfan | 42 | 55% | 2851 |
Best performers
| Player | Games | Win rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| liamputnam2008 | 25 | 76% | 3133 |
| mishanick | 21 | 71% | 3166 |
| christopheryoo | 20 | 65% | 3116 |
| javameister1 | 29 | 62% | 1970 |
| sahibsinghknight | 61 | 61% | 2976 |