The Ultimate Dragon
The Ultimate Dragon by Eduard Gufeld, published by Pavilion Books in 2001, is a comprehensive guide focused on the Dragon Sicilian chess opening. This edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. It covers all lines of the Dragon Sicilian except for the Rauzer variation, which is addressed in Volume One. The book is designed for club and tournament players, detailing various strategies and developments, including the Classical approach and the aggressive Levenfish Variation.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of tactical play, emphasizing central control and counterattacks. The text illustrates how Black can effectively respond to White’s kingside offensives while utilizing the open c-file and the long diagonal for strategic advantages. This resource is essential for competitive players looking to enhance their understanding of the Dragon Sicilian and improve their gameplay.
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Covers all lines other than the Rauzer; For club and tournament players; The Dragon has attracted World Champions Garry Kasparov and Mikhail Botvinnik; In this second part of their detailed work on the Dragon Sicilian, the authors present coverage, to date, of all lines other than the Rauzer, which is dealt with in Volume One. These lines range from an unhurried “Classical” development of pieces to the early pawn rush f4 and e5 seen in the “Levenfish Variation”. Here, compared to the Rauzer, there is a greater concentration of play in the centre of the board where Black is ready to fight his opponent blow for blow. On the other hand, if need be, Black can react to any kingside offensive with a counterattack on the other wing, making full use of the open c-file for his rook and the long h8-a1 diagonal for his mighty Dragon bishop. Whether playing the White or Black side, no competitive player – at club or tournament level – can afford to be without this book.
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