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Judit Polgar’s Secrets of the Sicilian
GM Judit Polgar
The Judit Polgar Method
Discover the secrets of the Sicilian Defense directly from one of the opening's greatest experts, the
strongest woman ever to have played chess, Judit Polgar.
In this 15 hour course, Judit reveals everything she learned from an entire career spent playing
both sides of the Sicilian.
Every chapter covers a different theme, each one illustrated with fantastic, instructive games from
the likes of Tal and Fischer. How to handle the hole on d5; when to play the e5 advance and how to
create winning chances with spectacular sacrifices.
On top of that, Judit analyzes her games against her biggest rivals, including Kasparov, Anand,
Topalov and Ivanchuk.
Secrets of the Sicilian teaches chess, not opening theory, and is a fascinating insight into the world
of top level chess.
This is Judit’s only video course and includes over 15 hours of material, puzzles, a course summary,
the PGN containing over 50 games and the video of a Q&A session with Judit.
Summary:
Chapter 1: My battles against Kasparov
a. Linares 1994 and Wijk aan Zee 2000
b. Kasparov-J.Polgar, Linares 2001
c. J.Polgar-Kasparov, Linares 2001
Chapter 2: The hole on d5
a. Fischer-Reshevsky, 1962
b. Beliavsky-Marin, 1987
c. Karpov-Mecking, 1972
d. J.Polgar-Edouard, 2011
e. Smyslov-Portisch, 1971
f. Tal-Najdorf, 1961
g. Karpov-Polugaevsky, 1974
h. Illescas Cordoba-J.Polgar, 1990
i. J.Polgar-Sax, 1990
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Chapter 3: Sacrifices on d5
a. J.Polgar-NN, 1986
b. Nunn-Marin, 1987
c. Ostapenko-Yartsev, 1969
d. Kupreichik-Neto, 1989
e. Kupreichik-Tal, 1970
f. Fischer-Rubinetti, 1970
g. Stein-Tal, 1961
h. J.Polgar-Anand, 2003
Chapter 4: Sacrifices on e6
a. J.Polgar-Ree, 1989
b. Velimirovic-Suba, 1987
c. Vladimirov-Epishin, 1987
d. Shirov-J.Polgar, 1996
e. Spassky-Polugaevsky, 1958
f. Alekhine-Saemisch, 1923
Chapter 5: My best games in the Sicilian
a. J.Polgar-Topalov, 2006
b. J.Polgar-Kasimdzhanov, 2005
c. J.Polgar-Anand, 1999
Chapter 6: The exchange sacrifice
a. Troianesecu-Petrosian, 1953
b. Dunaev-Petrosian, 1948
c. Jansa-Polugaevsky, 1980
d. Szabo-Petrosian
Chapter 7: Sacrifices on f5
a. Velimirovic-Sofreski, 1965
b. Tabban-Boursies, 1970s
c. Nisipeanu-Kozul, 2016
Chapter 8: The importance of the d5 square
a. J.Polgar-Anand, 1998
b. Sigurjonsson-Portisch, 1978
c. Karpov-Kasparov, 1985
d. Volokitin-Zhigalko, 2015
Chapter 9: When the King is in the center
a. Tal-Larsen, 1979
b. Ravinsky-Panov, 1943
c. Romero Barreto-Jianu, 2016
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d. J.Polgar-Fressinet, 2000
e. Milos-J.Polgar, 1996
f. Xie Jun-J.Polgar, 1988
Chapter 10: The e5 advance
a. J.Polgar-Hulak, 1989
b. J.Polgar-Gutman, 1987
c. Tal-Ftacnik, 1985
d. J.Polgar-Ivanchuk, 1995
Chapter 11: Breaking the central tension
a. Short-J.Polgar, 1994
b. Sutovsky-Kasparov, 1998
c. Karpov-Spassky, 1974
Chapter 12: Memorable games vs. top players
a. J.Polgar-Gelfand, 1996
b. J.Polgar-Polugaevsky, 1991
c. J.Polgar-Ivanchuk, 1996
d. Shirov-J.Polgar
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Chapter 1: My battles against Kasparov
Game 1: Linares 1994 and Wijk aan Zee 2000
1. Before studying opening theory, look at games from specialists in the lines
you are trying to learn to get a feeling of the position.
2. …Qc7 is a very common move in the Sicilian. Its main idea is to prevent the
e4-e5 push from White.
3. After advancing the f-pawn to f4, the a7-g1 diagonal is weak, so White
usually plays the prophylactic Kh1, getting the King to safety.
4. The a2-a4 advance is another typical move in the Sicilian. White prevents
Black from expanding with …b7-b5 and tries to play a4-a5. Black generally
answers automatically with …b6.
5. The best square for White’s Queen in the Scheveningen structure (pawns on
d6 and e6) is g3, as there she attacks Black’s King position and supports the
e4-e5 advance.
6. Black would love to play the …d6-d5 break, but he needs to prepare it.
7. To create a powerful attack, you can’t be afraid of sacrifices.
Game 2: Kasparov-J.Polgar, Linares 2001
1. In the Sicilian, Black usually doesn’t castle quickly, instead improving the
position of the queenside pieces first.
2. In 99% of Sicilian variations, the Queen’s rook should be developed to c8.
3. After castling long, White can take care of his King with Kb1, so there is no
check on the c1-h6 diagonal or the semi-open c-file.
4. It’s very important to know how to play and evaluate the different
endgames that can arise from the opening.
Game 3: J.Polgar-Kasparov, Linares 2001
1. If Black plays …Rc8 without …Qc7, then the positional exchange sacrifice
…Rxc3 can be disruptive. Therefore, as White, it’s a good idea to prevent it
(by moving or defending the Nc3).
2. Pushing the g-pawn to g6 is a great way to open files on the Kingside, even
at the cost of a pawn. Opening lines is vital to create an attack.
3. Black usually attacks with pieces on the queenside. The accumulation of
minor pieces there leads to powerful sacrifices.
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Chapter 2: The hole on d5
Game 1: Fischer-Reshevsky, 1962
1. The central pawn structure of e4 vs. d6-e5 is an important one in the
Sicilian. This structure determines the plans for both sides in the
middlegame and in the endgame.
2. The d5 square and the d6 pawn are weak, but Black has more central space.
3. In this structure, Black’s dark-squared bishop is a bad one. Therefore Black
has to avoid the exchange of all the other minor pieces, as then his light
squares would become very weak (especially in the endgame).
Game 2: Beliavsky-Marin, 1987
1. Black generally creates counterplay through the c-file, so White should
refrain from moving his b-pawn as it will weaken the Nc3 and the semi-open
file.
2. The d5 square is weak, but there are other elements that should be taken
into account.
3. The bad dark-squared bishop can be regrouped via d8 to a5 or b6 (and even
later d4).
Game 3: Karpov-Mecking, 1972
1. To weaken the d5 square, White should try to exchange every piece that
can defend it (like the light-squared bishop and the Nf6).
2. Although a
knight
on d5 is very powerful, so too can a bishop be useful to
create powerful attacks on both sides of the board. The f7-pawn can be a
liability, especially if there are different color bishops.
3. With different color bishops and major pieces on the board, is possible to
create mating attacks even in the endgame.
Game 4: J.Polgar-Edouard, 2011
1. When defending an endgame with different color bishops, don’t relax
thinking that it’s an easy draw. All kind of tactics can arise!
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