Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon

ECO B54

Move order

1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6

Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon (B54)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia