B77
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack
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
Related Openings
B70 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation317B71 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Levenfish Variation31B72 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation115B73 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation105B74 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation, Normal Line68B75 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Belezky Line61B76 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack298B78 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack136B79 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack21
Best Games
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Shirov,A vs Topalov,V1/2-1/2
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Shirov,A vs Topalov,V1-0
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Ivanchuk,V vs Djukic,Ni1-0
43rd Olympiad 2018 2018
Vachier Lagrave,M vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
9th London Classic 2017 2017
Karjakin,Sergey vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
FIDE World Rapid 2014 2014
Grischuk,A vs Giri,A1/2-1/2
SportAccord Blitz Men 2013 2013
Grischuk,A vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
1st FIDE GP London 2012 2012
Anand,V vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
Arctic Stars Prelim 2010
Anand,V vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
Corus A 2010
Dominguez Perez,L vs Radjabov,T1/2-1/2
XXVI SuperGM 2009
Berg,E vs Kasimdzhanov,R1/2-1/2
38th Olympiad 2008