Lalic, Play the Accelerated Dragon

The Accelerated Dragon remains one of Black s most popular choices in the Sicilian, and the attractions are obvious. Black s opening strategy is easy to understand, and his pieces are quickly developed on active squares. Furthermore, White players hoping to attack in the same way as against the traditional Dragon will be shocked by the Accelerated Dragon s greater flexibility and possibilities for a swift counterattack.

In this book, Peter Lali presents a repertoire for Black based on this line. He outlines a reliable system of development with the aim of choosing clear, consistent plans. Firstly, he demonstrates why the Accelerated Dragon exponent need not fear the Yugoslav Attack. Secondly, if White chooses instead the positional Maroczy Bind approach he emphasizes that positional understanding is far more important than memorization of move sequences. He studies the thematic middlegame and endgame positions which may arise and answers all the frequently asked questions. This book tells you everything you need to know to play the Accelerated Dragon with confidence.

An Accelerated Dragon repertoire
Packed with new ideas and critical analysis
Covers Black's key tactics and strategies


Contents

About the Author

Introduction

The Main Line: Yugoslav Attack Attemps

The Main Line: 7.Bc4

The Main Line: Classical Variation

White Deviations

Maroczy Bind: Strategic Ideas

Maroczy Bind: Gurgenidze Variation

Index of Variations

Index of Complete Games