Majnu. I have to say that anytime I face the Dragon, as I usually play e4, I really only have one plan. Get rid of the Dragon Bishop! It has to be done. Its one of those pieces that just sits there defending and attacking all the time. It has to go!
Black would simply play Nh5 which defends h7 also. In addition the black bishop on h7 would become more active after Nh5 and black's attack would be very strong.
Another good one Majnu. Perhaps you could have said that the British championship was won by the Scottish player Jacob Aagaard GM (originally from Denmark)this year without a single draw! Johnathon Rowson from Scotland won it the previous 3 years!
It is somewhat surprising that after Qg7+ white runs out of checks. After that, the more strategic nature of the black attack wins through (white's position is full of dark square holes, that the dragon bishop exploits). Fascinating video, thanks.
another awesome video
terence535 2 years ago
Thankyou for posting this video. I love your presentations on the sicilian dragon
bioluminescent69 3 years ago
Majnu. I have to say that anytime I face the Dragon, as I usually play e4, I really only have one plan. Get rid of the Dragon Bishop! It has to be done. Its one of those pieces that just sits there defending and attacking all the time. It has to go!
brucewallace2 4 years ago 2
I've posted a video response to Majnu's vid.
brucewallace2 4 years ago
I can recommend brucewallace2's video response to everyone who wants to see a few very interesting variations in this game.
Thanks Bruce.
Majnu.
Majnu2006 4 years ago
At about 4:09 couldn't white play g5 directly attackin the night, giving white a tempo to win the initiative?
Zeppelin901 4 years ago
Black would simply play Nh5 which defends h7 also. In addition the black bishop on h7 would become more active after Nh5 and black's attack would be very strong.
bk3221 4 years ago
Absolutely, please excuse my ignorance.
Zeppelin901 4 years ago
No, problem ;-)
bk3221 4 years ago
At 3:36 couldn't white play Bg5 attacking blacks N which is guarding the h7 square?
Good analysis.
ghunneyman 4 years ago
what an amazing game
bryanep 4 years ago
tough calculations from black pay off
macnolds 4 years ago
what a game, lots of firepower on the board
nhat8121 4 years ago
Another good one Majnu. Perhaps you could have said that the British championship was won by the Scottish player Jacob Aagaard GM (originally from Denmark)this year without a single draw! Johnathon Rowson from Scotland won it the previous 3 years!
brucewallace2 4 years ago 2
It is somewhat surprising that after Qg7+ white runs out of checks. After that, the more strategic nature of the black attack wins through (white's position is full of dark square holes, that the dragon bishop exploits). Fascinating video, thanks.
zugzwang2007 4 years ago 5
Great game and analysis Majnu!
jrobichess 4 years ago 3