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Dragon is still a powerful weapon for black, despite some latest theoretical advances. One bad move and you can finish up like white in following miniature.
Black__Knight
Whoa! Nice Miniature
thought_control
I just play 2. c3 and avoid all those "fancy" sicilian lines.
Slambang
Nice attack there by black. But of course, you also need to consider the big disparity in the ratings between the 2 players...
JeffGreen333
If the Dragon is so weak, then why did Bobby Fischer and Gary Kasparov both play it? In fact, it's extremely dynamic and is one of the best answers to e4, if you're playing for an unbalanced position and a win. If you want a more solid, yet more boring drawish line, I'd suggest the French Rubenstein variation. However, having played both the Sicilian and French in tournaments, I feel more comfortable with the Sicilian Dragon or Sicilian e6 variation (Rossilimo? Schevenegen?) than any of the French variations.
FM andryusha
@Skofe - it is not weak, just requires a lot of preparation. (Like most of Sicilian openings).
Skofe
The dragon is weak , not worth playing at higher levels .
JoeTheV
The Dragon's my favorite Sicilian variation.
F22Raptor
very nice finishing combination, and excellent game!
I guess he is starring in a chess player part
FraterZen
Who would have thought Timothy Oliphant could find time in his busy hollywood schedule for a game of chess?
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