Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon

By playing g6, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the Sicilian Defense. This move prepares to fianchetto the bishop. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.

Critical Concepts

  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

Going forward, the critical task is to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 45% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon:
+1.16 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon

  • ECO Code: B54
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 45% / B: 21%
  • Moves: 12
  • Aliases: Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon
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