Slay the Dragons with the Closed Sicilian!
A unique setup against the sicilian dragons
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About the Course
Welcome to “Slay the Dragons with the Closed Sicilian in Chess,” a specialized course designed to help you master the Closed Sicilian and effectively counter the aggressive Dragon setups. This course is perfect for players who want to adopt a solid and strategic approach against the Sicilian Defense, equipping themselves with the knowledge and techniques needed to outmaneuver their opponents.
What You’ll Learn
- Closed Sicilian Fundamentals: Understand the basic principles, typical pawn structures, and key plans behind the Closed Sicilian.
- Dragon Variations: Learn how to tackle the various Dragon setups, including the Accelerated Dragon and the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon, with strategic and tactical precision.
- Strategic Plans: Explore strategic ideas and long-term plans that can help you control the center and initiate powerful attacks against your opponent’s king.
- Tactical Ideas: Discover important tactical motifs and combinations that can lead to decisive advantages in the Closed Sicilian.
- Game Analysis: Study practical examples and annotated games that demonstrate successful strategies against the Dragon setups.
Course Content
Introduction
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Overview
01:03
Black plays 3…Bg7
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Black plays 3…Bg7
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Black plays 4…Qa5
02:29 -
White plays 6. Nd5
04:00 -
Black plays 7…e6
01:43 -
Black plays 4…Bc3
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Summary
00:42
Black plays 3…cxd4
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Black plays 3…cxd4
03:42 -
Black plays 5…d6
02:01 -
Black plays 5…Bg7
03:35
Black plays 7…Ng4
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Black plays 7…Ng7
01:20 -
Black plays 7…Ng4
00:00 -
Black play …Bg7 as the Main Move
08:04 -
Black plays 9…exd6
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Black plays 9…0-0
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Summary
01:11
Black plays 7…dxe5
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Overview
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Black plays 8…Bd7
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White plays 11. Bd2
02:52 -
White plays 4. Ba5
02:19 -
Black plays 8…Bg7
01:02
Practice Set
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Practice Set: Slaying the Dragons