1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... d7d6  3. d2d4  3... c5d4  4. f3d4  4... g8f6  5. b1c3  5... a7a6  6. c1e3 The English Attack is one of the most critical lines against the Sicilian Najdorf. The variations are extensively studied and tested both in grandmaster practice and in correspondence games, but new ideas can still be found, as we see in this game. 6... e7e5  7. d4b3  7... f8e7  8. h1g1 [%c_effect g1;square;g1;type;Interesting;persistent;true] An interesting and fresh move. Usually White prepares the advance of the g-pawn with f3 or even h3. 8... b7b5 This move has been played just once previously. 9. g2g4 A normal reply, but White has two interesting alternatives. 9... c8b7  10. d1d3 Not a very attractive square for the queen. 10... b5b4  11. c3d5  11... f6d5  12. e4d5 