Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. Nf3/2...d6/3. d4/3...cxd4/4. Nxd4/4...Nf6/5. Nc3/5...g6/6. Be3/6...Bg7
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a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a b c d e f g h | |
Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 | |
Sicilian Defence, Dragon Variation
[edit | edit source]The most played move in this position is f3, intending to guard the g4 square from an annoying Ng4, when the previously mentioned Bb5+ can be met with Kf8 and black has sufficient compensation for his loss of castling rights. It also propels white's future assault (g4-h4-g5-h5) where the pawn on f3 acts as an anchor against possible future attacks.
Be2 is an interesting sideline - White enters the classical variation but also preserves the option to quickly trade off the dark squared bishop. This sideline is much quieter but has been seen by many players in the past.
Qd2 allows Ng4 which was mentioned above, and therefore not a good move.
Finally, Bc4 almost always transposes into the mainline.
Theory table
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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7
| 7 | 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugoslav Attack | f3 O-O |
Qd2 Nc6 |
+= |
| Be2 Nc6 |
O-O O-O |
= | |
| Qd2 | = |
References
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- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.