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How to Play the Sicilian Dragon, Part 1 (Video)
GM Timur Gareev, currently ranked in the top 100 Players in the World, presents on this chess video the thematic ideas and motives in The Sicilian Dragon.
GM Gareev covers the key ideas and tactical routes for Black to gain a counter-attacking edge. Also included are modern examples of mastering the sharpest theoretical variations and understanding White's attacking motives. The material is made easy to understand and learn by avoiding long complicated lines.
This chess video in the Dragon Series covers lines for both White and Black:
1) Introduction and classic examples by Simagin: fundamentals & key ideas, including Panov-Simagin and Althausen-Simagin.
2) Understanding White's attacking motives: Karpov-Kortchnoi, and White's flawless execution of his plan - gaining
awareness of opponent's potential.
3) Engaging in theoretical battles: modern elite chess examples, and mastering the sharpest theoretical variations.
This video serves to introduce the player to the thematic ideas and motives in Dragon variation. GM Timur discusses the key ideas and tactical routes for Black to gain counterplay.
Chess DVD Run Time: 2 hours, 6 minutes