Sicilian Dragon & Accelerated Dragon

ACCELERATED DRAGONS

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John Donaldson & Jeremy Silman
A comprehensive and detailed analysis of the situation after 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,g6. The authors analyse the Maroczy Bind and alternatives to it in thirteen theoretically packed chapters. They also include an introduction explaining typical plans for both sides, a couple of chapters on the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon (2..g6) and Semi-Accelerated Dragon (5..g6) and one chapter on the Chameleon Sicilian. If there's anything you need to know about the Accelerated Dragon, for White or Black, you should find it in the pages of this book. Both authors are widely published and respected in the chess world and have considerable experience of playing these systems.
Published 1998, softback, 320 pages.

STARTING OUT THE ACCELERATED DRAGON

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Andrew Greet
The Accelerated Dragon (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,g6;) leads to unbalanced positions in which both sides can hope to play for a win. In this book International Chess Master Andrew Greet explains the strategy, tactics and theory of the Accelerated Dragon, elaborating on the crucial early moves and ideas for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other books. As with all the Starting Out series the reader is helped throughout with a plethora of notes, tips and warnings highlighting the vital characteristics of the Accelerated Dragon. As usual the balance of analysis and explanation makes the book very readable. There are chapters on the Hyper-Accelerated Dragon, 5.Nc3 systems (including the Yugoslav Accelerated Dragon) and the various lines of the Maroczy Bind (5.c4). Andrew Greet is an English International Master whose previous book "Play the Ruy Lopez" was well received for it's comprehensiveness and depth of analysis.
Published 2008, softback, 320 pages.

CHESS DEVELOPMENTS: SICILIAN DRAGON

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David Vigorito
The Chess Developments series provides state-of-the-art coverage of chess openings. It 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.
In this book, David Vigorito examines the most important and instructive Sicilian Dragon games in recent years, concentrating exclusively on the Rauzer Attack (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,d6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,g6; 6.Be3,Bg7; 7.f3). He maintains that the pace of change in the Classical and Levenfish systems is slow so that existing works provide adequate coverage of those variations.
He outlines the key ideas and presents critical analysis in what is a razor-sharp defence to 1.e4. The book is in two parts: part one covers 9.Bc4, whilst part two examines 9. 0-0-0, and 9.g4. Using 45 key games from recent play Vigorito provides the reader with the latest analysis and an explanation of current thinking in the Dragon.
David Vigorito is an International Master from the United States who is well-known for his opening expertise. His work is always full of innovative ideasand his lucid explanations of the key plans and tactics will benefit all players. His previous books have received great praise and he is rapidly becoming one of the world's leading chess writers.
Published 2011, softback, 320 pages.
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CHINESE DRAGON

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Raymond Pearson
Recently there has been an explosion of interest in the Chinese Dragon variation of the Sicilian Defence (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,g6; 6.Be3,Bg7; 7.f3,0-0; 8.Qd2,Nc6; 9.Bc4,Bd7; 10.0-0-0,Rb8!?), including it's use by Grandmasters such as Magnus Carlsen, Vassily Ivanchuk and Sergei Tiviakov.
Until now there have been few, if any, books paying attention to this latest trend in opening theory. Ray Pearson's book rectifies this situation by providing an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Dragon, with 45 recent games in the variation, each featuring extensively commentary and a thorough examination of critical lines of play.
Raymond Pearson is an established correspondence chess player, with a peak rating of 2700. He also volunteers for the Braille Chess Association providing audio chess recording.
Published 2012, softback, 136 pages.
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NEW SICILIAN DRAGON

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Simon Williams
Grandmaster and Sicilian Dragon expert Simon Williams recommends a new way of playing this famous opening. Concentrating on his favourite Dragadorf Variation, (1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,d6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,g6; 6.Be3,Bg7; 7.f3,a6!?) Williams constructs a cutting-edge repertoire for Black, one which is ideal for the modern Dragon player. In the introduction Williams explains the key tactical and positional ideas for both players and highlights crucial themes such as the importance of move orders. The main chapters contain 62 fully annotated, illustrative games which show Black's ideas in action against all of White's main attacking options, including the Rauzer and Classical systems. Williams also devotes a chapter to the Accelerated Dragadorf (6..a6!?) which is an interesting and little-explored alternative to the standard Dragadorf. This revolutionary repertoire book is packed with exciting games and original analysis.
Simon Williams is an English Grandmaster who is acclaimed for his dynamic and spontaneous attacking style. He has represented his country at both junior and senior level, and has enjoyed numerous tournament successes.
Published 2009, softback, 224 pages.
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POWER PLAY - THE DRAGON

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Ron Henley and Paul Hodges
This introductory booklet to the Dragon is based around 70 key games illustrating the main lines. The advice and annotations throughout serve to inform the reader of the main strategies and tactics for both sides. Part 1 examines the Levenfish Attack and other 6th move alternatives for White. Part 2 is the Classical 6.Be2 and part 3 is the Yugoslav Attack 6.Be3.
Published 1993, softback, 79 pages.

SECRETS OF THE SICILIAN DRAGON

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Gufeld & Schiller
The authors concentrate on the explaining ideas behind the Dragon with chapters such as Attacking Plans for White/Black and Ten Tactical Themes for White/Black. Essential concepts and typical mistakes for both sides are highlighted and the final Hall of Fame chapter contains some all time great Dragon games. An ideal Dragon primer for both sides.
pub. 1998, softback, 195 pages.

STARTING OUT: THE SICILIAN DRAGON

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Andrew Martin
In Starting Out: The Sicilian Dragon Andrew Martin explains the key ideas for both sides in this heavily analysed defence. He analyses all the main variations of the Dragon in eight chapters, taking care to explain the reasoning behind them, and offers a balanced overview of each line of play rather than a repertoire for Black. Coverage is via 62 complete, annotated master games and, as with previous works in the popular Starting Out series, the reader is helped throughout with a plethora of notes, tips and warnings highlighting the vital characteristics of the Sicilian Dragon and of opening play in general. Chapters include: Yugoslav Attack (4 chapters), Classical Variation, Modern 6.Bc4, Levenfish Attack and Other Tries for White. I.M. Andrew Martin is an openings expert and popular chess teacher. This book is aimed at exeprienced players who want to take up the Dragon for the first time.
Published 2005, softback, 208 pages.

OPENING FOR WHITE ACCORDING TO ANAND: VOL. 11

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Alexander Khalifman
The main focus of Volume 11 is the Sicilian Dragon system with 1.e5,c5; 2.Nf3,d6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,Nf6; 5.Nc3,g6; 6.Be3, Bg7; 7.f3, 0-0; 8.Qd2,Nc6; 9.Bc4, which is analysed in great detail. The author also considers at Black's alternatives on move 7 and 8. Part one of the book covers the Accelerated Dragon with 1.e4,c5; 2.Nf3,Nc6; 3.d4,cxd4; 4.Nxd4,g6; 5.Nc3,Be7; 6.Be3, which can transpose into the main-line Dragon, or follow various alternative routes which Khalifman analyses here. Khalifman believes that Black has significant problems to solve in the Dragon, in spite of Magnus Carlsen's recent adoption of it, and he points out White's most promising continuations throughout. Alexander Khalifman is a Russian Grandmaster who was the 14th FIDE World Chess Champion and currently runs a chess academy in St Petersburg.
Published 2009, softback, 444 pages.