Chess Developments is a brand new series providing state-of-the-art coverage of chess openings. Chess Developments focuses on critical lines, current trends, powerful new ideas and cutting-edge theory. It offers players of all levels the opportunity to increase their opening knowledge and understanding, and to expand and enhance their opening repertoires.

The Sicilian Dragon is unquestionably one of the most popular and eagerly discussed chess openings. The main lines often lead to extremely complicated positions in which both sides attack freely, one slip could be fatal, and a deep knowledge of the opening theory and nuances could prove to be a decisive advantage.

In this book, David Vigorito examines the most important and instructive Sicilian Dragon games in recent years. Vigorito is well-known for his opening expertise, and his work is always full of innovative ideas. In addition, his lucid explanations of the key plans and tactics will benefit all players.

Content:

004 Bibliography

005 Introduction

007Part I: 9 Bc4 Bd7
009 1. Soltis Variation: 10 0-0-0 Rc8 11 Bb3 Ne5 12 h4 h5

058 2. Modern Variation: 10 0-0-0 Rc8 11 Bb3 Ne5 12 Kb1

089 3. Topalov Variation: 10 0-0-0 Rc8 11 Bb3 Nxd4

116 4. Chinese Variation: 10 0-0-0 Rb8

141 5. Accelerated Variation: 10 Bb3 Nxd4 11 Bxd4 b5

165Part II: 9 0-0-0 and 9 g4

167 6. 9 0-0-0 d5 10 exd5

206 7. 9 0-0-0 d5 10 Qe1

225 8. 9 0-0-0 d5 10 Kb1

255 9. 9 0-0-0 Nxd4 and 9...Bd7

288 10. 9 g4

309 Index of Variations

318 Index of Complete Games