Dominate the Opening Playing as Black with the Accelerated Dragon! – GM Roman Dzindzichashvili

March 19, 2015 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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In the video “Mastering the Opening Series – Repertoire for Black 1” by GM Roman Dzindzichashvili, we are first shown how to play the Accelerated Dragon variation of the Sicilian Defense for Black.

This opening can be very dangerous for White to deal with if he is not prepared, or has not had much experience playing against it. Roman shows us the key move orders to achieve a strong position, and all of the ways that White can fall into a bad position if he makes mistakes.

Aside from the plans, concepts and ideas that are discussed, we also see many traps that White must be on the watch out for. If he steps into one of these traps, then Black will emerge with a material edge or a winning advantage.

What are the plans behind these Black opening set-ups? What tricks and traps must White be on the look out for? Watch the video to find out!

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