Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal Part 1: Understanding The Dragon by Chris Ward
Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal Part 1: Understanding The Dragon by Chris Ward
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Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal Part 1: Understanding The Dragon by Chris Ward
A two DVD series taking a look at Black’s most aggressive response to 1 e4 from both a principled and theoretical perspective. In this first part, the emphasis is on themes and ideas as the viewer is armed with tactical and positional motifs and concepts after 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5 Nc3 g6.
From the basic weaponry of the legendary Dragon bishop, maximising the c-file and traps and zaps, through to more complex topics such as prophylaxis and when to use the e-pawn, so many finer points are covered here. Whatever your level, this is designed to develop your comprehension of this ultra-exciting opening so as never to leave you reliant on parrot-fashion learning. No, we have a slightly bigger bird in mind and whilst theory and assessments on variations may change, this information is timeless and guaranteed to develop your understanding and breathe fire into your chess!
• Video running time: 5 hours 20 min (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Database with model games
Chris Ward is an English grandmaster who gained the title after becoming British Champion in 1996. Being a successful tournament player and popular chess commentator, he is also a well-known endgame and opening theoretician who has authored a large number of books, among them the bestselling “Winning with the Dragon 1 & 2”. Last but not least, Ward enjoys an excellent reputation as a chess coach, having mentored many teams and youngsters in and outside Britain. Maybe his talent for teaching is in his blood - he is also a passionate Salsa dancer and instructor.
- Introduction
- Themes Part 1
- Description
- Dark Squared Defender
- Enter The Dragon
- Traps And Zaps
- Thematic d5 pawn break
- Nifty Knights And Raking Bishops
- The Dragadorf Set Up
- Beautiful Bishop 5 Square
- The Thematic Exchange Sac
- Themes Part 2
- Description
- Make A Date with Queen c8
- Combining Themes
- The Action c file
- Strive To Thrive With e5
- In a fix, try e6
- Blocker Trapper Chiseler
- The Big White Knight
- The Prophylactic Rook e8
- Exercises
- Description
- Exercise 01
- Exercise 02
- Exercise 03
- Exercise 04
- Exercise 05
- Exercise 06
- Exercise 07
- Exercise 08
- Exercise 09
- Exercise 10
- Bonus
- Analysis
- Further Games
- Exercises
System requirements:
Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation.
Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 / 8 or 10, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet connection for program activation.
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