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The Najdorf Sicilian is one of the key battlegrounds of modern chess. It occurs in a high proportion of top-level games, and is popular amongst players of all levels. World Champions Fischer and Kasparov are the Najdorf's most famous adherents - both men made it their main defence, and scored a high proportion of wins with it, while very rarely losing.

The English Attack became popular as a direct attacking method (based on the moves Le3 and f3) against the Najdorf in the 1980s, following its successful use by Nunn, Short and Chandler. Since then, it has become established as the most critical line of the Najdorf, with Anand and even Kasparov himself using it to devastating effect at the the highest level.

This book provides the most detailed coverage to date of this most topical of openings, and will enable players of all standards to handle either side of the English Attack with confidence. Sammalvuo also discusses the trendy 6.f3 move-order, and provides helpful tips and summaries at the end of each chapter.

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Tapani Sammalvuo is a young international master from Finland, who has extensive experience on both sides of the English Attack. He was Finnish Champion in 1998, and has represented Finland in various Olympiads and other team competitions. This is his first book.

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Le3 and f3: the sharpest and most fashionable way to attack the Najdorf Sicilian

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