It becomes clear that White has no intention of playing f2-f4 and is aiming for a new way of playing against the Najdorf. This is a flexible move that fulfills many functions: It defends the h4-bishop, starts the kingside pawn advance, and paves the way for the rook development on h3.
1. e2e4  1... c7c5  2. g1f3  2... d7d6  3. d2d4  3... c5d4  4. f3d4  4... g8f6  5. b1c3  5... a7a6  6. c1g5  6... e7e6  7. d1e2 A common square for the queen, but not very popular without playing 7.f4 first. Svidler had tried this move before in 2023. 7... f8e7 