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d7-d6 to Kasparov's Nf3

My second move is pawn d7-d6. I play this move because it is popular. Very often Kasparov also plays this move with success and I do too.

P.S. 2. Sf3 is the best move in this position You can also play 2. Sc3, but I like Sf3 more.

d7-d6 to Kasparov's Nf3

Najdorf line - Pawn to d6. This is the most flexible line we can choose. This is a deeply analyzed line that still allows for creativity and new moves. Kasparov often plays this for Black. It will be interesting to see how he responds to his favorite Black response. He won a number of games recently against top grandmasters with this line.

d6 to Kasparov’s Nf3

d6 is the most common move at this point, and I highly recommend it.

d7-d6 to Kasparov's Nf3

There are a number of playable alternatives for Black, including 2...Nc6, and 2...e6. However, rarer moves like 2...a6, 2...Nf6, and 2...g6 may not stand the "test of time."

With 2...d6, we will maintain maximum FLEXIBILITY if Garry continues in Open Sicilian manner. Thus after 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3, we can play 5...a6 (the Najdorf Variation), 5...g6 (the Dragon Variation), 5...e6 (the Scheveningen Variation) - all variations which Garry has himself employed with Black, or 5...Nc6 (the Classical Variation of the Sicilian). Of course, there is a great deal of theory associated with all of these sharp systems, so we must conduct our opening research diligently.