

You can pretty much be sure that the only white players that play mainline Yugoslav.KNOW mainline Yugoslav.so it comes just a battle of which player knows the latest theory. Nd4 g6) which can lead to similar positions, just as sharp (many times, sharper) and with a lot less theory. Not refuted, but extremely difficult to defend one simply must know the theory.ĬGreene: If you like the black side of this, I highly recommend examining Larsen's variation of the Philidor (1. Does this mean that it's refuted?Īw1988: Not at all, but white does get many- well, almost lethal judging by their strength attacks, but black can defend and get a good game if white isn't careful. I've been playing crappy lately though :-\įarrooj: This is such a difficlt opening, the percentage of white wins is very high. OneArmedScissor: Is anyone interested in playing a few Dragon/Yugoslav Attack games on OneArmedScissor is my username on there. Lawrence: Maybe he's trying to set a new record. I've beat him 10 times in a row with the Scholar's Mate. I'm playing some guy from my college on here though. OneArmedScissor is my handle on both and Iron maiden:, what's your handle on chessanytime? Gotta love the exchange sacrafice on c3 =] OneArmedScissor: I just played the Dragon Sicilian in 3 games on and won all 3! The Classical Variation (certainly not attack) is a quieter way of facing the Dragon and although it is less risky, it doesn't as directly seek to exploit the weaknesses (if there are any) in black's position. Without a doubt, the Yugoslav Attack is much more dangerous for black than it is for white. What I meant was that a Grandmaster may not want to play the Dragon because he would constantly have to face the ultra-sharp Yugoslav Attack. The Classical really doesn't offer White too many attacking chances. e4?) then it doesn't make sense to play anything but the Yugoslav Attack against the Dragon. Honestly, unless you think you are a horrible tactician (in which case why would you play 1. You are right though, as White I may prefer the Classical Defence (or Attack? Be2 instead of Be3) depending on the situation. It gives nice chances for a Queen side attack and, as mentioned already, Black gets a powerful fianchetto-ed Bishop. Ruylopez900: As Black I would definitely seek out the Dragon and hope for the Yugoslav Attack. Nxd4 Nf6 5.1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5 Nc3 g6 6 Be3 Bg7Įxplore this opening | Search for sacrifices in this opening. Let’s take a look at just one exciting, aggressive continuation to highlight how dangerous the Open Sicilian can really be!ġ. Black may play a later …e5 to equalize the space in the center – but must be sure that their d-pawn does not become weak if they choose to do so!.Black’s rook will often be active on the semi-open c-file.Playing …a6 and …b5 followed by a later …b4 is a common plan, kicking away white’s knight from c3 and weakening white’s defense of e4. Black often attempts to pressure white’s center from afar.
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