Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)
B90 · Chess Openings Reference GuideTarget Position
Engine Eval:
+0.12
Master Game Statistics
Based on master-level chess games in the database.
White Wins: 38.2%
Draws: 35.3%
Black Wins: 26.5%
Strategic Overview
The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO code B90) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:
Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 g1f3 d7d6 d2d4 c5d4 f3d4 g8f6 b1c3 a7a6
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Variations in this Family
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B93
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Amsterdam Variation
B98
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation
B90
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, English Attack
B87
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Fischer-Sozin Attack
B96
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Main Line (6.Bg5)
B92
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation
B97
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Poisoned Pawn Variation
B91
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Zagreb (Fianchetto) Variation