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Dragon Sicilian
For BlackResponse to 1.e4advancedFamily: SicilianECO B70, B71, B72, B73, B74, B75, B76, B77, B78, B79
Also known as: Dragon · Sicilian Dragon
4/10
Beginner-friendly
10/10
Aggressive
5/10
Solid
6/10
Trap potential
Sharp Sicilian variation: Black fianchettoes the king's bishop on g7 and attacks the queenside while White attacks the kingside in opposite-side castling battles.
♟ Key Ideas
Fianchetto, castle kingside, push ...a6/...b5/...Rb8/...Rxc3 sacrifices, race White's attack.
??Common Beginner Mistakes
Misplaying the Yugoslav Attack as Black. Allowing the h-file to open without counterplay.
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Browse all repertoires in the trainer →Videos: Dragon Sicilian (5)
Basic Openings for Black | Sicilian Dragon & King's Indian | Chess with David Pakman
Eric RosenAdvanced1000–2400Openings
Sicilian Defense Accelerated Dragon | Chess Opening Crash Course
Igor SmirnovAdvanced1000–2400Openings
