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Re: Sveshnikov vs Kalashnikov
Reply #3 - 05/16/07 at 08:43:28
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It is less popular, although Radjabov has used it a few times.

The main problem is that after 6.N1c3 if black avoids a transposition to a Sveshnikov by 6...Nf6 or 6...a6 7.Na3 b5 8.Nd5 Nf6 then theoretically the lines favour white, although I'd say that they are playable against most people and particularly at club level.

The other main difference is that the Sveshnikov has been doing so well theoretically that no-one has a reason to avoid it!
  
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Re: Sveshnikov vs Kalashnikov
Reply #2 - 05/16/07 at 06:55:18
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Is the Kalashnikov much less popular at the top level too? If so, why? Translation: What's wrong with it?  Tongue
  
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Re: Sveshnikov vs Kalashnikov
Reply #1 - 05/16/07 at 01:34:28
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The Kalashnikov is much, MUCH less popular, which is one nice thing going for it.  Other than that, I'm sure they're both "sound" (if you can call some extremely unclear positions sound), so just play which one you like.  As you said, the Kalashnikov allows White to play 5.c4, but I don't think this is a huge deal in practice.  If you don't mind the resulting positions after 5.c4, I'd recommend the Kalashnikov; otherwise, play the Sveshnikov.
  
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Sveshnikov vs Kalashnikov
05/15/07 at 22:36:31
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The Najdorf isn't the only Sicilian where Black gets in an early e5. There's also the Kalashnikov and Sveshnikov.

The K goes like this:

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5 5.Nb5 d6

The S like this:

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6. Nb5 d6

I'm trying to decide which is best for me to try and I'm just not sure. Apart from allowing c4, the K seems to give Black more flexibility regarding his knight. Although, I don't think this is enough to say it's better. How do these systems compare?
  
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