ECO B90
Sicilian Defense
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6Total games3,724
Win rate49%
Draw rate6%
Loss rate45%
Unique players527
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| hannahsaycestreams | 191 | 40% | 2422 |
| 11fc | 158 | 50% | 2737 |
| gemci | 139 | 51% | 2519 |
| wilkodamus | 93 | 51% | 2186 |
| sahibsinghknight | 61 | 61% | 2976 |
| phonysallly | 59 | 41% | 2647 |
| fandimazen | 54 | 39% | 2917 |
| imaxtheaterz | 53 | 55% | 1882 |
| aimxtrainer | 52 | 40% | 2574 |
| juicypineappl | 51 | 59% | 2392 |
Best performers
| Player | Games | Win rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| gmbenjaminbok | 24 | 83% | 3156 |
| mishanick | 36 | 78% | 3169 |
| liamputnam2008 | 34 | 71% | 3116 |
| christopheryoo | 20 | 65% | 3116 |
| sahibsinghknight | 61 | 61% | 2976 |