The Dragon is one of the most thrilling chess openings and a favourite of attacking players. But can this sharp and provocative system still be played in the modern era? GM Gawain Jones says "Yes!"
In this two-volume work, the world’s strongest Dragon specialist guides you through the Black repertoire he has played successfully against world-class opposition. Drawing on his deep understanding as a lifelong Dragon exponent, Jones explains the key concepts and supports his recommendations with cutting-edge analysis.
This volume deals with the 9.0-0-0 variation of the Yugoslav Attack, along with the Classical and White’s various other tries.
Contents
Key to symbols used
Bibliography
Introduction to 9.0– 0– 0
9.0– 0– 0
1. Introduction and 14...Qa5
2. Main Line with 14...Qc7
3. White takes on d5
4. 15.b3, 15.c3 and 15.Qa3
5. 10.Kb1
6. 10.Qe1
7. Offbeat Alternatives
Classical Variation
8. 9th Move Alternatives
9. 9.Nb3
10. Karpov Variation
11. Quiet Set-ups with Be2
12. Yugoslav Attack Hybrid
13. Rabinovich Attack
14. Other Aggressive Options
Fianchetto Variation
15. Introduction
16. 7.Nde2
Minor Lines
17. Quiet Set-ups with Bc4
18. Levenfish Variation
19. 6th Move Deviations
Variation Index