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Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Dragon Transfer

ECO B5814 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Nc6 6. Be2 Nxd4 7. Qxd4 g6

The Sicilian Defense: Classical Variation, Dragon Transfer (B58) reaches this position after 14 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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