Sicilian Defence, Accelerated Dragon

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The Accelerated Dragon (or Accelerated Fianchetto ) is a variation on the opening of the Sicilian Defense chess which begins with the motion:

1. e4 c5

2. Nf3 Nc6

3. d4 cxd4

4. Nxd4 g6

The Accelerated Dragon has the earliest features... g6 by Black. The important difference between this line and the Dragon is that Black avoids playing... d7-d6, so he can play later... d7-d5 in one motion, if possible. Black also avoids Yugoslav attacks, but since White has not been forced to play Nc3, 5.c4 (the MarÃÆ'³czy Bind) is possible.

The Accelerated Dragon generally has more position than many other variations of the Sicilian.

Video Sicilian Defence, Accelerated Dragon

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One of the main lines continues: 5. Nc3 Bg7 6. Be3 Nf6 7. Bc4 (see diagram). At this point, Black's most important continuation is 7... 0-0 and 7... Qa5. White should not make castle queenside after 7... Qa5, unlike in Yugoslavia Attack.

7... 0-0 is the main line, after which White must proceed with 8. Bb3 . If Black plays 8... d6, White usually plays 9.f3 as in the Yugoslav Attack. Although, Black often plays 8... a5 or 8... Qa5, after that casting queenside can be dangerous, and often a better idea for White to castle kingside .

Maps Sicilian Defence, Accelerated Dragon

Passmore Variations

Other common lines that have been seen in the tournament continue: 5. Nxc6 bxc6 6. Qd4 Nf6 7. e5 Ng8 (7... Nd5 also works) 8. e6 Nf6 9. exf7 Kxf7 (see diagram). At this point both parties have the same opportunity. Many times the continuation of 10.Bc4 will look, trying to add kingside pressure while developing small parts. However, Black survives easily with 10... d5 or 10... e6, resulting in a position where the king is safe. Both players can choose to play the game in position or otherwise will have varying results. Statistically, White's best move is 10.Be2 followed by 11.0-0.

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See also

• Sicilian Defense
• Sicilian Defense, Dragon Variation

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References

• Raymond Keene, Garry Kasparov (1994) [1989]. Batsford Chess Openings 2 . B.T. Batsford Ltd. ISBNÃ, 0-8050-3409-9.

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Further reading

• Donaldson, John W.; Silman, Jeremy (1998). Dragons Accelerated . Chess everyone. ISBNÃ, 1857442083.
• Hansen, Carsten; Nielsen, Peter Heine (2006). Dragon Accelerated Sicily . Sterling Pub. ISBN: 9780713489477.
• Sapa, Andrew (2008). Start Exit: The Accelerated Dragon . Chess everyone. ISBN: 978-1857445305.
• Understanding The Accelerated Sicilian Dragon B36
• The Accelerated Dragon, by GM Eugene Perelshteyn
• Weakness in Accelerated Dragon

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