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Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation

ECO B7214 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. Be2 Nc6

The Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation (B72) 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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