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B75

Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Belezky Line

Key moves: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6

The Dragon Variation is one of the sharpest openings in chess. Black fianchettoes the bishop to g7, creating a "dragon" diagonal aimed at White's queenside. The Yugoslav Attack (Be3, Qd2, O-O-O) leads to some of the most violent attacking games in chess.

History & Notable Players

Named because the pawn structure supposedly resembles the constellation Draco. The Dragon has been a battleground for attacking players throughout chess history.

Top Players in this Opening

Nakamura,Hi7 gamesDominguez Perez,L4 gamesFischer, Robert James3 gamesNavara,D3 gamesGrischuk,A3 gamesKhalifman,A3 gamesShirov,A3 gamesGeller, Efim P3 gamesKeres, Paul2 gamesBotvinnik, Mikhail2 games

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