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The Sicilian Dragon defense is a variation of the [[Sicilian Defense]]. | The Sicilian Dragon defense is a variation of the [[Sicilian Defense]]. | ||
| + | The defining move for the Sicilian Dragon is for Black to advance its pawn to g6, thereby enabling a [[fianchetto]] by its kingside bishop. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:43, January 22, 2021
The Sicilian Dragon is considered the strongest defense in chess by Black against a standard 1.e4 opening by White:
1.e4 c5
2. Nf3 d6
3. d4 cxd4
4. Nxd4 Nf6
5. Nc3 g6
6. Be3 Bg7
7. Qd2 O-O[1]
The Sicilian Dragon defense is a variation of the Sicilian Defense.
The defining move for the Sicilian Dragon is for Black to advance its pawn to g6, thereby enabling a fianchetto by its kingside bishop.