Fritz Trainer: Sicilian Dragon 3 the Real Deal w/Christ Ward

Following on from Part 1: Understanding the Dragon, this course dives deep into the theory that has shaped the Sicilian Dragon over the years. GM Chris Ward — who monitors Dragon games worldwide monthly on chesspublishing.com — argues that far from being analysed to death, the Dragon continues to flourish with new ideas and variations appearing regularly.

The centrepiece of this volume is the Yugoslav Attack with 9.Bc4, covering the Soltis, Topalov, and Chinese Variations in detail, along with other Black options. Everything outside the Yugoslav Attack is also covered, including the trendy Long Castles Classical approach. You won't be overwhelmed with moves to memorise — instead, you'll receive a solid grounding in all chapters that serves as a springboard for further investigation.

• Video running time: 6 hours
• Key themes: Yugoslav Attack 9.Bc4, Soltis, Topalov & Chinese Variations, Classical & Fianchetto systems
• Instructor: GM Chris Ward
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download