The Sicilian Dragon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Few chess openings command the mystique and aggressive energy of the Sicilian Dragon, and The Sicilian Dragon by D. N. L. Levy stands as a definitive guide to one of the most dynamic and combative variations in all of chess theory. Part of the Contemporary Chess Openings series edited by R. G. Wade, this volume systematically details the Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defence — named for the fanciful resemblance of Black's pawn structure to the silhouette of a dragon — offering both historical context and rigorous analytical depth for club players and serious competitors alike. Levy presents a thorough, structured examination of the key lines, tactical motifs, and strategic ideas that define this razor-sharp opening, instructing the reader on how to wield its double-edged nature to maximum effect on both sides of the board. Published by Chess Digest Inc. of Dallas, Texas, this work belongs to a respected lineage of opening manuals that shaped modern chess literature in the latter half of the 20th century. Whether you are looking to unleash the Dragon as Black or to tame it as White, this volume will leave you questioning just how mythical its reputation truly is.
Author: D. N. L. Levy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Chess Digest Inc., Dallas, Texas
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Few chess openings command the mystique and aggressive energy of the Sicilian Dragon, and The Sicilian Dragon by D. N. L. Levy stands as a definitive guide to one of the most dynamic and combative variations in all of chess theory. Part of the Contemporary Chess Openings series edited by R. G. Wade, this volume systematically details the Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defence — named for the fanciful resemblance of Black's pawn structure to the silhouette of a dragon — offering both historical context and rigorous analytical depth for club players and serious competitors alike. Levy presents a thorough, structured examination of the key lines, tactical motifs, and strategic ideas that define this razor-sharp opening, instructing the reader on how to wield its double-edged nature to maximum effect on both sides of the board. Published by Chess Digest Inc. of Dallas, Texas, this work belongs to a respected lineage of opening manuals that shaped modern chess literature in the latter half of the 20th century. Whether you are looking to unleash the Dragon as Black or to tame it as White, this volume will leave you questioning just how mythical its reputation truly is.