Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal! Part 3, Chris Ward (English)
Following on from ‘Part 1: Understanding The Dragon’ where important themes and concepts were explained, now it’s time to delve into the theory that has shaped this exciting opening over the years. From reasons why once popular variations are no more (but with revival suggestions!) to coverage of the more modern systems currently deployed by the World’s elite, this two-parter has it all! More
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CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Yugoslav Attack 9.Bc4
- 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 0-0 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.Bc4
- Soltis Variation Part 1: 9...Bd7 10.h4
- Soltis Variation Part 2: 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Ne5 11.Bb3 Rc8 12.Kb1
- Chinese Variation Part 1: 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Rb8 11.Bb3 Na5 12.Kb1/g4
- Chinese Variation Part 2: 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Rb8 11.h4 b5 and 11.Bb3 Na5 12.Bh6
- Topalov System 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Rc8 11.Bb3 Nxd4 12.Bxd4 b5
- 9...Nxd4 10.Bxd4 Be6/Qa5
- Old Variations: 9...Nd7; 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Qb8/Qc7
- Old Variations: 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Rc8 without h5; 9...Bd7 10.0-0-0 Qa5
- 9...Bd7 10.Bb3 and h4
- Non-Yugoslav lines
- 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6
- Long Castles Classical Variation: 6.Be2 Bg7 7.Be3 Nc6 8.Qd2 0-0 9.0-0-0
- Classical Variation: 6.Be2 Bg7 7.0-0
- Modern Classical Variation: 6.Bc4
- Fianchetto Variation: 6.g3
- Levenfish 6.f4 and 6.Bg5
PROPERTIES
| Language: | English |
| Level: | advanced, tournament player, professional |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: | Computer: Dual Core |
Recommended: | Processor: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore) |
ChessBase Account: | Internet access and modern web browser, e.g. Chrome, Edge, Safari. |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2022 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Ward, Chris |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2022 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Ward, Chris |
