Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal! (Part 2) - Chess Opening Software Download
by Chris Ward

Following on from Part 1, 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 played no more (but with revival suggestions!) to coverage of the more modern systems currently deployed by the World's elite, this Part 2 has it all!

The Yugoslav Attack always grabs an audience, and in this video course it is the 9.0-0-0 and 9.g4 lines that come under the microscope. All systems up to date are reflected upon, but with a bias towards where we are now and where it looks like we're heading. Also featured are the "Dragadorf" systems, including the fashionable early ...h7-h5 ideas such as the one championed by Magnus Carlsen!

With his constant monthly monitoring of Dragon games Worldwide on the "chesspublishing" site, Chris argues that rather than being analyzed to death as many had predicted, in fact the opening has flourished in recent years with new variations frequently popping up. The viewer won't be overwhelmed with myriads of moves to learn but, with a nice choice of systems, will receive a good grounding in all chapters - a fantastic springboard for further investigation. There is simply no doubt that with these video courses assimilated, the user will be more ready than ever to enter the Dragon!

• Video running time: 4 hours 22 minutes (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels

Languages: English
Level: Advanced, Tournament player, Professional
System: Windows 10 or higher, Mac OS X (only download)
Streaming: for iPad & tablet
Delivery: Download
Published: October 2022

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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