Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal! Part 2, 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 9.0-0-0
- 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 9.0-0-0
- Introduction to 9…d5 and Accepting The Pawn
- 9...d5 10 exd5 Nxd5 11.Nxc6 bxc6 12.Bd4 Bxd4 13.Qxd4 Qb6
- 9...d5 10.exd5 Nxd5 11.Nxc6 bxc6 12.Bd4 Nxc3
- 9...d5 10.Nxc6 bxc6 11.Bh6 and 11.Bc4
- 9...d5 10.Qe1
- 9...d5 10.Kb1
- Old Main Line - New twist: 9...d5 10.exd5 Nxd5 11.Nxc6 bxc6 12.Bd4 e5 13.Bc5 Be6/Re8
- 9...Nxd4 10.Bxd4 Be6
- Yugoslav Attack 9.g4
- 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.g4
- 9.g4 Bd7 and 9.0-0-0 Bd7
- Without Bd7: 9...Nxd4/Be6/Bxg4
- The Dragadorf and Beyond
- 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 a6
- 8.Qd2 Nbd7/b5 and 6...a6 7.f3 b5 (Accelerated Dragadorf)
- 8.Qd2 h5 and 6...a6 7.Qd2; 6...Nc6 7.f3 h5
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 |
