1910–1997 · Polska / Argentyna
Mieczysław Najdorf
Counterattack from the first moves
Mieczysław Najdorf represented Poland and, after World War II, Argentina. One of the most important and dynamic variants of the Sicilian defense bears his name.
For beginners • one practical idea
The most important lesson
Active defense
Defense does not mean passivity. Fight for the center and look for a counterattack before your opponent finishes his preparations.
Try applying this principle to a real game. The game will run without an account.
Try it in gamePlay the idea
One move to start
Make the first move that best fits the lessons of this profile. This simple exercise allows you to immediately put history into practice.
Select a pawn or piece and then the target square.
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Biographical facts were checked based on the material: OlimpBase. The description of the style and the lesson are Szachmaty's own educational material. The portrait is a marked illustration and does not imply cooperation or authorization of this person.
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