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Slay the Dragons with the Closed Sicilian!

A unique setup against the sicilian dragons

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Course Duration: 2h 2m

No. of Puzzles: 148

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

  • Overview
    01:03

Black plays 3…Bg7

Black plays 3…cxd4

Black plays 7…Ng4

Black plays 7…dxe5

Practice Set

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