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Annotated by insuk (2100): The always exciting Yugoslav Attack of the Sicilian Dragon defense, with a surprise resignation. The purpose of this annotation is not to explain the book moves...any book on Sicilian openings will do a much better job than I. I will note that this move indicates black's intentions to play the Dragon, which IMHO is the most logical way to play the Sicilian Defense as black... Najdorf fans … |
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Annotated by ethansiegel (1986): This is my favorite game from the first round of my first mini-tournament at GameKnot. My rating is substantially higher now. I always play 1. e4 as my first move, and this game is no exception... He chooses the sicilian defense, which I'm comfortable playing against. Sicilian dragon. I play the yugoslav attack against this (old variation) if I can -- I'm a firm believer that you should have … |
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Annotated by jotheblackqueen (1200): Hi everyone!
So many times have my Expert and Master buddies have said how patient they have been when they have been trying to press home advantages or even deal with slight disadvantages when playing me. Well, this time it is my turn to be the higher rated opponent here. I end up playing against the Sicilian Dragon. I try to break through but meet stubborn resistance and at one stage my… |
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Annotated by sicilian_monster (1200): The game started in a sharp Dragon Sicilian, which is very rich in tactical opportunities for both sides. With this move, black evades the main lines (starting with 12...e5), leaving him with the strongest centre, but broken pawns. White is operating on the flanks, while black on the other hand is playing for central control. Black defends against the exchange and… |
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Annotated by kansasjayhawk (1666): This game shows the importance of the dark square bishop for Black in the Sicilian Dragon. After the first 10 or so moves, a sharp fight breaks out over the entire board. Introducing the Sicilian dragon. An important move in the Dragon - Black may later sacrifice the rook for the knight on c3. Hoping to chip away at the defenses of White's king by trading off the less active… |
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Annotated by totema (1200): This game was really important for me as I had lost 2 previous games against my opponent as our first game was Najdorf and then next time I thought that I had done my homework so we went to Najdorf again and I lost. This time I was sure that if I play sicilian and try to go for Najdorf he will accept it but I had this surprise for him. I had never seen a game where this guy would have played… |
