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Originally posted by KingOnPointI've heard of it, as well as 10...Qa5. But 10...Rc8 seems to be the most popular and ATM is probably considered strongest. Another question is who thinks it's best to play h5 after h4 and stop the pawn, and who allows that h pawn to run down the board and counter it by gaining time on the queenside?
Hey All,
Has anyone considered using the Chinese Dragon? Has everyone heard of it? Who all uses it?
KingOnPoint
Originally posted by XanthosNZTebb uses the Dragon as black as well, right? His play in these games is pretty amazing though, losing to Tebb isn't exactly something to be ashamed of.
For balance:
Don't do what XanthosNZ does.
Game 1503325
Game 1867225
Game 2142207
And something I've been toying with recently:
Game 1594573
Originally posted by !~TONY~!Wow, impressive game against Tebb. I'll comment on it more later when I've got some time to actually look through it, but it looks like a pretty well played game from both sides.
This game is in progress, and I think I am near losing, but it's been a battle and a half:
Game 2194399
Here are some random games I pulled from my database, and the first of them was blitz, but they are better than nothing I suppose:
[Event "ICC tourney 281541 (5 0)"]
[Site "Internet Chess Club"]
[Date "2006.07.25"]
[Round "6"]
[White ...[text shortened]... e3+ 35. Kd1 f3 0-1
Originally posted by cmsMasterI usually let the h pawn sac itself.
I've heard of it, as well as 10...Qa5. But 10...Rc8 seems to be the most popular and ATM is probably considered strongest. Another question is who thinks it's best to play h5 after h4 and stop the pawn, and who allows that h pawn to run down the board and counter it by gaining time on the queenside?
Originally posted by KingOnPointYes, I think every (serious) Sicilian Dragon player has heard of it. Tony tells me that (IHO) the so called "Old Line" is best (10...Rc8). But on the top levels it seems that the new "Chinese Dragon" is actually now more popular. Any insight from strong Dragon players on the positives and negatives between these two variations?
Hey All,
Has anyone considered using the Chinese Dragon? Has everyone heard of it? Who all uses it?
KingOnPoint
Originally posted by !~TONY~!Ok Tony, this game's so well played for both sides that it's hard to find the errors that gave Tebb the advantage. I do have one question though. What is the reasoning behind 29...Rxd4 instead of the more obvious looking 29...Rc4?
This game is in progress, and I think I am near losing, but it's been a battle and a half:
Game 2194399
Here are some random games I pulled from my database, and the first of them was blitz, but they are better than nothing I suppose:
[Event "ICC tourney 281541 (5 0)"]
[Site "Internet Chess Club"]
[Date "2006.07.25"]
[Round "6"]
[White e3+ 35. Kd1 f3 0-1
Originally posted by !~TONY~!My apolgies for the error, I meant Rc5. Hm, yeah, you're reasoning is what I thought. You may be right about being able to keep the advantage, and maybe there was an inaccurate move at another point during the game. After it's over we'll look more in depth at this move, because this seems to be a major move in this game.
I think you mean Rb4, since my rook is already on c4. The main points behind me sacking the exchange were this:
1. I am already up a pawn, and I thought the h-pawn was in the bag, since his rook couldn't stay on h1 forever, so I wouldn't actually be down anything if I did it.
2. Taking the queens off with my airy kingside is a bonus.
3. I have 3 do anything but get his majority going. We should analyze this game in depth when it's over.
Originally posted by cmsMasterIf you are serious about putting the time in to improve your game then I would recommend studying the finished games of no1marauder at this site.
I've decided to once again start playing the Sicilian Dragon, and I know there are many RHPers that use this opening avidly (unlike me 🙁 ). So if you have some instructive or entertaining Dragon games (Especially in the Yugoslav) I'd be interested in seeing them.
Originally posted by arrakisToo late, I just spent $25 on a Dragon book. I'm not switching now 🙂. Plus the Dragon suits my style very well.
If you are serious about putting the time in to improve your game then I would recommend studying the finished games of no1marauder at this site.
He's a Najdorf expert and also has found a way to exploit White's advantage in the Dragon.