The Sicilian Accelerated Dragons
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For chess players seeking to command the board with dynamic, aggressive play, The Sicilian Accelerated Dragons is an indispensable guide to one of the most combative and theoretically rich openings in modern competitive chess. D. N. L. Levy presents a thorough and authoritative analysis of the Accelerated Dragon variation of the Sicilian Defence, in which Black opts for an early ...g6 and ...d6 setup, bypassing the conventional Dragon move order and placing immediate pressure on White's central formation. The text details the strategic ideas, key pawn structures, and critical tactical motifs that define this sharp opening, equipping readers with the knowledge to deploy it with confidence at both club and tournament level. Levy, a renowned chess author and International Master, argues the case for the Accelerated Dragon as a weapon of considerable potency, illustrating how Black can seize the initiative and generate powerful counterplay from the very earliest moves. The book chronicles the development of this variation through annotated master games, offering insight into the evolving theory that has shaped its reputation as a fighting choice against 1.e4. Whether you are a seasoned tournament player or an ambitious improver, this volume leaves you with a compelling question: how far can the Dragon's fire truly reach?
Author: D. N. L. Levy
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, B. T. Batsford Limited London and Sydney
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For chess players seeking to command the board with dynamic, aggressive play, The Sicilian Accelerated Dragons is an indispensable guide to one of the most combative and theoretically rich openings in modern competitive chess. D. N. L. Levy presents a thorough and authoritative analysis of the Accelerated Dragon variation of the Sicilian Defence, in which Black opts for an early ...g6 and ...d6 setup, bypassing the conventional Dragon move order and placing immediate pressure on White's central formation. The text details the strategic ideas, key pawn structures, and critical tactical motifs that define this sharp opening, equipping readers with the knowledge to deploy it with confidence at both club and tournament level. Levy, a renowned chess author and International Master, argues the case for the Accelerated Dragon as a weapon of considerable potency, illustrating how Black can seize the initiative and generate powerful counterplay from the very earliest moves. The book chronicles the development of this variation through annotated master games, offering insight into the evolving theory that has shaped its reputation as a fighting choice against 1.e4. Whether you are a seasoned tournament player or an ambitious improver, this volume leaves you with a compelling question: how far can the Dragon's fire truly reach?