The Dragon: Volume 1

The Sicilian Dragon is one of Black's most thrilling and uncompromising responses to 1.e4.

In Grandmaster Repertoire: The Dragon – Volume 1, Grandmaster Gawain Jones presents a complete Black repertoire against the Yugoslav Attack (9.Bc4 and 9.g4 variations) — the sharpest and most critical test White can pose to the Dragon.

What's Covered?

• Dragon attacking themes: Power of the g7 bishop, Exchange sacrifices on c3, d5 pawn break, plans & defensive resources.
• The Soltis Variation: Black plays ...h5, locks the kingside, and unleashes ...b5 with a queenside avalanche.
• 9.g4 Systems: When White skips Bc4 and starts marching towards the kingside.
• The Topalov Variation, Burnett Variation, deviations and sidelines.

About the Author:

Gawain Jones is an English grandmaster, twice British Champion, and one of the most respected opening authors of his generation. Known for a dynamic, creative playing style, he is widely regarded as the world's leading expert on the Sicilian Dragon and has played it as a primary weapon throughout his career.