The Dragon is one of the most thrilling chess openings and a favourite of attacking players. But can this sharp and provocative system still be played in the modern era? GM Gawain Jones says “Yes!”

In this two-volume work, the world’s strongest Dragon specialist guides you through the Black repertoire he has played successfully against world-class opposition. Drawing on his deep understanding as a lifelong Dragon exponent, Jones explains the key concepts and supports his recommendations with cutting-edge analysis.

This volume deals with the 9.0–0–0 variation of the Yugoslav Attack, along with the Classical and White’s various other tries.

 

GM Gawain Jones has been a member of the English Olympiad team since 2008. He was Commonwealth Champion in 2011, British Champion in 2012, and has a peak rating (so far!) of 2671.

 

Contents

 

Key to symbols used

Bibliography

 

Introduction to 9.0– 0– 0

9.0– 0– 0

1. Introduction and 14...Qa5

2. Main Line with 14...Qc7

3. White takes on d5

4. 15.b3, 15.c3 and 15.Qa3

5. 10.Kb1

6. 10.Qe1

7. Offbeat Alternatives

 

Classical Variation

8. 9th Move Alternatives

9. 9.Nb3

10. Karpov Variation

11. Quiet Set-ups with Be2

12. Yugoslav Attack Hybrid

13. Rabinovich Attack

14. Other Aggressive Options

 

Fianchetto Variation

15. Introduction

16. 7.Nde2

 

Minor Lines

17. Quiet Set-ups with Bc4

18. Levenfish Variation

19. 6th Move Deviations

 

Variation Index

 

323 Seiten, 2015, kartoniert, englisch.