Sicilian Defense: The Killer Dragon (2 DVDs)- Chess Opening Video DVD

Sicilian Defense: The Killer Dragon - 2 DVD Set
by GM Simon Williams

The Dragon variation is considered to be one of the sharpest openings in chess. Made popular due to its aggressive nature, it is little wonder that the Dragon has attracted the likes of world number one Magnus Carlsen as one of its enthusiasts.

The first DVD in this two part series, Grandmaster Simon Williams focuses mainly on the sharpest lines of the Dragon Variation - namely the Yugoslav Attack. However, alternative lines are also given for those players wishing to shy away from the reams of theory associated with this opening.

The second DVD in this two-part series focuses on the "Dragadorf" variation whereby never seen before ideas are presented. The classical lines of the Dragon are also explored.

Follow Ginger GM supremo, Grandmaster Simon Williams, as he systematically explains the ideas behind this electrifying opening - but warning: this DVD not suitable for the fainthearted!

Part 1: Quieter Systems

1: Introduction
2: Move Order
3: 6 Bc4: Introduction
4: 6 Bc4: 1st Model Game: L.McShane vs S.Hansen, 1999
5: 6 Bc4: 2nd Model Game: L.McShane vs S.Tiviakov, 2004
6: 6 Bc4: Theory
7: The Classical Dragon: Introduction and Move Order
8: The Classical Dragon: 1st Model Game: P.Svidler vs M.Carlsen, 2010
9: The Classical Dragon: 2nd Model Game: A.Morozevich vs V.Ivanchuk, 2008
10: The Classical Dragon: Theory A: Be2 and Be3
11: The Classical Dragon: Theory B: Be2 with a later Nb3 and Bg5: The Karpov System
12: An Early g3: Introduction
13: An Early g3: 1st Model Game: M.Adams vs V.Kramnik, 1998
14: An Early g3: 2nd Model Game: S.Kudrin vs S.Rachels, 1989
15: An Early g3: Theory A: White allows Black to capture the Knight on d4
16: An Early g3: Theory B: White removes the Knight from the center: Nde2
17: The Levenfish Attack: 5 f4: Introduction
18: The Levenfish Attack: 5 f4: 1st Model Game: U.Andersson vs R.Garcia, 1972
19: The Levenfish Attack: 5 f4: Theory
20: Any other possibilities: Introduction
21: 1st Bonus Dragon Game: 5 Nd5!? - The Smith Gambit! A.Smith vs S.Tiviakov, 2001
22: 2nd Bonus Dragon Game: Be2 instead of f3: A.Shirov vs V.Topalov, 1996
23: 3rd Bonus Dragon Game: White plays an early g4!?

Part 2: The Accelerated Dragadorf

24: The Accelerated Dragadorf: Introduction and Basic Concepts
25: The Problem with the standard Dragadorf: A.Bezgodov vs D.Chuprov, 2006
26: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 1st Model Game: Y.Wei vs Wang Hao, 2010
27: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 2nd Model Game: T.Heinatz vs S.Williams, 2009
28: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 3rd Model Game: A.Shirov vs S.Williams, 2004
29: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 4th Model Game: C.Lupulescu vs S.Williams, 2007
30: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 5th Model Game: N.McDonald vs C.Ward, 2009
31: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 6th Model Game: S.Williams vs M.Cebalo, 2010
32: The Accelerated Dragadorf: Introduction to 8 a4
33: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 8 a4: 1st Model Game: V.Bologan vs F.Meyer, 2010
34: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 8 a4: 2nd Model Game: O.Soto Paez vs G.Guseinov, 2010
35: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 8 a4: Theory
36: The Accelerated Dragadorf: Introduction to 8 Qd2 Bb7 9 a4
37: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 8 Qd2 Bb7 9 a4: 1st Model Game: I.Timmermans vs C.Ward, 2008
38: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 8 Qd2 Bb7 9 a4: 2nd Model Game: K.Haznedaroglu vs J.Gunnarsson, 2009
39: The Accelerated Dragadorf: 8 Qd2 Bb7 9 a4: Theory
40: The Accelerated Dragadorf: White Avoids Playing a4, castles Queenside: Introduction
41: The Accelerated Dragadorf: White Avoids Playing a4, castles Queenside: 1st Model Game: E.Inarkiev vs A.Khalifman, 2005
42: The Accelerated Dragadorf: White Avoids Playing a4, castles Queenside: 2nd Model Game: A.Fier vs D.Bisby, 2011
43: The Accelerated Dragadorf: White Avoids Playing a4, castles Queenside: Theory
44: Black Employs the Dragadorf setup: 1st Model Game: N.De Firmian vs J.Hodgson, 1997
45: Black Employs the Dragadorf setup: 2nd Model Game: K.Trygstad vs K.Sakaev, 2010
46: Black Employs the Dragadorf setup: 3rd Model Game: A.Areshchenko vs A.Korobov, 2010
47: Conclusion
48: End Credits