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Sicilian Defense Dragon Variation , Yugoslav Attack (B75 - B79)

"Face your dragons and your dreams will take flight."

 

The Yugoslav Attack
 Unleashing the Dragon Slayer in Sicilian Chess

The Yugoslav Attack is one of the most aggressive and popular responses to the Sicilian Dragon Variation. It is characterized by a series of moves that set up a powerful kingside attack for White. The key elements of the Yugoslav Attack include:

1. White's kingside fianchetto with 6.Be3: This move prepares to support a pawn storm on the kingside.
2. The pawn move 7.f3: This move supports the center and prepares for a kingside pawn push.
3. The queen move 8.Qd2: This move sets up for queenside castling and connects the rooks.
4. Queenside castling (0-0-0): Usually occurring on move 10, this move places the king on the queenside, allowing White to launch a full-scale attack on the kingside.
   
   

 The key idea behind the Yugoslav Attack
 is White's aggressive setup with opposite-side castling, aiming for a kingside attack while Black typically seeks counterplay on the queenside.

Key Ideas and Plans

• White's Strategy: White aims to launch a powerful kingside attack, often involving moves like h4-h5, g4, and Bh6 to open lines against Black's king. The move 9.Bc4 places the bishop on a strong diagonal, targeting the f7 square and preventing Black from playing ...d5 easily.
• Black's Counterplay: Black typically seeks counterplay on the queenside, often involving moves like ...a6, ...b5, and ...Rc8. The fianchettoed bishop on g7 plays a crucial role in defending the king and exerting pressure on the center and queenside.

Main Line Continuations

1. 9...Bd7 10. O-O-O Rc8: This is one of the main lines where Black develops the rook to the open c-file, preparing to counter-attack on the queenside. White usually continues with 11.Bb3 to avoid the discovered attack on the bishop.
2. 9...Bd7 10. O-O-O Qa5: Another popular line where Black immediately pressures the queenside. White typically responds with 11.Bb3, and the game can proceed with moves like 11...Rfc8 and 12.h4 Ne5.

Conclusion

The Yugoslav Attack in the Sicilian Dragon is a highly theoretical and sharp line, requiring both sides to be well-prepared. White's aggressive intentions are met with Black's solid defensive resources and counter-attacking chances, making it a rich and complex battleground

WIKIPEDIA PAGE
Sicilian Defence, Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, 9.Bc4

• B75 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 (Yugoslav Attack)

• B76 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 0-0

• B77 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 0-0 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.Bc4

• B78 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 0-0 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.Bc4 Bd7 10.0-0-0

• B79 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 0-0 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.Bc4 Bd7 10.0-0-0 Qa5 11.Bb3 Rfc8 12.h4

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Yugoslav Attack Articles

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Yugoslav Attack.

Fire on the board: The Yugoslav Attack in the Sicilian Dragon - WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos - Intro and discussion of the Attack with 3 annotated Games showing how Black can defeat this variation.

Sicilian Dragon: Black’s Fantastic Win Against the Yugoslav Attack - Article w/ 13 Min Embedded Video and ideas for Black  - Remote Chess Academy

Destroy Your Rivals: Chess Yugoslav Attack! - Im Aberto Chueca - Main variations and Ideas for White and Black

Karpov and the Yugoslav Attack in Sicilian Dragon - Chess.com Article - Karpov vs. Kortchnoi   Candidates 1974 (finale)

Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Modern Line - ragchess- Opening Guide for Main Line

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Games DataBases

Analyze real-life games featuring the Halasz Gambit and see how it's played in practice.

Chessgames.com

Sicilian, Dragon, Yugoslav Attack (B77) - 1340 Games

365Chess.com

• B75: Sicilian, dragon, Yugoslav attack 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6 6. Be3 Bg7 7. f3 - 19,725 Games 
  
  
• B76 : Sicilian, dragon, Yugoslav attack, 7...O-O - 12,224 games (2 Sub-Variations)
  
  
• B77: Sicilian, dragon, Yugoslav attack, 9.Bc4 - over 9000 Games (Broken into 3 Subvariations) 
  
  
• B78 : Sicilian, dragon, Yugoslav attack, 10.O-O-O - 6115 games
• B79 : Sicilian, dragon, Yugoslav attack, 12.h4 - 679 Games

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Yugoslav Attack LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.

SicilianDragon/Yugoslav Attack: Variations Overview - 10 Chapter Study - Theory on different Variations.

Yugoslav Attack - Variations - 12 Chapter Study  (top of Page) - Main Lines, old Lines and drawing Lines with very In-depth Analysis and explanations.

New to LiChess Studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move. You can test your understanding, solidify your learning, and deepen your knowledge of the Yugoslav Attack.

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Puzzles

Test your tactical skills with puzzles specifically designed for the Yugoslav Attack.

'Tactics in the Sicilian' series - 13 chess puzzles from the Sicilian, Dragon, Yugoslav Attack (ECO B77)

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Sicilian Yugoslav Attack Video Lessons

Sicilian Dragon (part 1), Yugoslav Attack | Sicilian Defense Theory - 31 Min - Hanging Pawns - Going over the most popular variation of the Dragon, the Yugoslav Attack (starting with 6. Be3)

Ultra-Aggressive Sicilian Dragon, Yugoslav Attack - Chess Openings Explained - 45 Min - See two games featuring the Yugoslav Attack, the Dragon's "ultimate test."

The Sicilian Dragon | Yugoslav Attack | Motifs and Strategies | Chess Openings -28 Min IM Astaneh - The main lines of the Yugoslav Attack in the Sicilian Dragon, which is not just the mainline for white against the Sicilian Dragon, but it is the toughest challenge for Sicilian Dragon players to face.

Sicilian Dragon Variation Plans and Pawn Structure, Yugoslav Attack (Chess Openings) - 17 Min - Mostly about the Sicilian dragon plans but with a section about the most dangerous setup for white, the Yugoslav attack.

Sicilian Dragon - Yugoslav Attack Theoretical Developments (Reddit OOTW Updated) - 77 Min -  The DEEPEST dive possible into all of the hottest new tech in the Yugoslav Attack variation of the Sicilian Dragon.

Chess Openings Abridged #1: Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation; Yugoslav Attack - 6 Min - Video Below - A new abridged format! Nick Risko introduces the ideas of chess openings quickly, so you can use them right away. (New 6/22/2024)

Yugoslav Attack Game Videos (W/analysis)

Karpov vs. Korchnoi | Candidates Final 1974 - GM Ben Finegold - 45 Min (Game 1 Yugoslav Attack)
Winning after 18 moves with the Yugoslav Attack | Tal vs Sviridov - 10 Min IM  Astaneh
Yu Yangyi Destroys Sicilian Dragon With Yugoslav Attack - 3 Min
Waiting Game Against the Sicilian Dragon Yugoslav Attack | Rapid Game - 21 Min
Monstrous YUGOSLAV ATTACK! -Stockfish 14 vs Leela C Zero - Dragon Sicilian-Yugoslav Attack Main Line - 20 Min
Sicilian Dragon: Black’s Fantastic Win Against the Yugoslav Attack - 13 Min
MVL vs Nakamura Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack - 13 Min
Anatoly Karpov vs Evgeny Gik - Moscow 1968 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon (B77) - 7 Min
Bobby Fischer slayed the Sicilian Dragon - vs Larsen 1958 - 5 min
GM Christopher Ward Amazing Immortal Sicilian Dragon Game - vs Philip Morris - 12 Min
Garry Kasparov vs Jeroen Piket - Tilburg 1989 - Sicilian Defense: Dragon (B77) - 9 Min

RagChess Videos

• The Deadly Yugoslav Attack on the Sicilian Dragon Variation - 15 Min - A game I played in real time of my successful attack on my opponent, shredding his kingside open.
• How to Play the Sicilian Dragon vs the Yugoslav Attack - 16 Min Video - How to play against the Yugoslav, Acc. dragon and Hyper Acc. dragon.
• My Chess Tournaments | Sicilian Dragon Vs Yugoslav Attack | US Amateur East Recap | Game 6 - 14 Min - game recap and analysis

Sicilian Defence (B70-B79) - Dragon - Opening Theory

 Sicilian Dragon Chess Resources

Sicilian Dragon Defence Wikipedia Page 
General Knowledge about this opening
   
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6

Bishops Bounty Sicilian Dragon Yugoslav Attack Page (B75-B79)
Bunch of Stuff below on Yugoslav (Made this other page awhile back)

BOOKS (Free)

The Sicilian Dragon (New and Revised) - 244 pg PDF
Chess Developments: The Sicilian Dragon by David Vigorito - 323 Page PDF 
Dismantling the Sicilian: A Complete Repertoire for White by Jesus de la Villa - 336 page PDF

Chessable   ( Free Sicilian Dragon Courses)

The Sicilian Dragon- Tournament Edition - 28 Variations (10 to 15 Moves Deep)
Short & Sweet: The Sicilian Dragon - 21 Trainable Variations
Short & Sweet: Dragon Sicilian - 24 Variations (41 Min Video) GM Anish Giri
     (Learn The Variations through the Course then Use the Move-trainer to practice them)

Sicilian Dragon Chess Articles

Sicilian Defense: How to Play the Sicilian Dragon - Article with a few Embedded Videos
Sicilian Dragon - Simplify Chess - How, Why , Every Move Explained and Variations.
The Sicilian Dragon Opening and Theory - Another Nice article with Embedded Videos.
Sicilian Dragon: Complete Guide - WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos
Dragon Sicilian Defense Guide! -  Simple Guide By IM Alberto Chueca
Basic Sicilian Dragon Lesson - Lesson with a few example games
How to Bust the Sicilian Dragon Sidelines - Article by IM Miodrag Perunovic 
Sicilian Dragon vs Fianchestto - Article by IM Miodrag Perunovic Chess.com Articles 
The Deadly Dragon - by GM Prasad and GM Panchanathan  & Silman 
Chess Opening Basics: The Sicilian Dragon - In-Depth guide Chessable Blog
Sicilian Dragon Theory - Website with Annotated games and Chessbase Downloads of Book. 

Sicilian Dragon LiChess Studies

Sicilian Dragon Quickstarter - 7 Chapter Study
Sicilian Dragon (The Complete Study) - 24 Chapter Study (329 hearts)
SicilianDragon/Yugoslav Attack: Variation -  10 Chapter Study
Sicilian Dragon  - 10 Chapter Interactive Study (6400+ Hearts)

Games Database

B70 - B79 Sicilian Dragon Page - 365Chess.com  (List of Variations and Links to games)
Sicilian Dragon Annotated Games -  28 Games - Chessgames.com
Annotated Games 
Shahade,G vs Mezentsev V. (B77) - Annotated by Boris Schipkov 
Polgar J vs Kaidanov - Annotated by Susan Polgar C

Sicilian Dragon Chess Video Lessons

Sicilian Defense Theory - 22 Video Playlist - Hanging Pawns (10 hrs Video)
Dragon Playlist - 9 Video Playlist  - Japanese Tutor
Sicilian Dragon Masterclass - 9 Video Playlist - Chessgeek

Anish Giri teaches the Sicilian Dragon | ft. Michael, Vidit, Tania - 98 Min - Chessbase India
The Dragon Sicilian - Chess Openings with GM Damian Lemos- 31 Min

Evolution of the Sicilian Dragon Chess Opening 🐉 GM Ron Henley (Master Method) - 60 min

Play The Sicilian Dragon 🐉 80/20 Tactics Multiplier with IM Valeri Lilov - 54 Min

Tactics in The Sicilian Dragon 🐉 IM Valeri Lilov - 49 Min

Reddit Opening of the Week - The Open Sicilian - Dragons - 3 hrs

Sicilian Defense Series - 22 Videos from Hanging Pawns (around 10 Hrs Worth)

Sicilian Dragon Chess Traps

EVERYONE falls for this opening TRAP in Sicilian Dragon - 12 Min

St Louis Chess Club

Ultra-Aggressive Sicilian Dragon, Yugoslav Attack - Chess Openings Explained - 45 Min
Unleash the Dragon | Kids' Class - IM Vitaly Neimer - 27 Min
Tame Your Dragon! | Chess and Psychology - IM Dorsa Derakhshani - 2 hr

Sicilian Dragon Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Sicilian Defense: Dragon  - 116 Video Playlist - Kingscrusher
Sicilian Dragon Chess Games - 38 Video playlist - Chess with Suren

Topolov vs Carlsen (Slaying the Dragon) - 10 Min Video 

Geller vs Korchnoi (Sicilian Dragon Yugoslav Attack) -10 Min Video

The Trickiest Dragon Line Brought me Sooo Many Wins!! - 33 Min

Hikaru Nakamura vs Ray Robson - Sicilian Dragon Thriller! - 2012 - Brilliancy! - 21 Min

Anatoli Karpov Vs Viktor Korchnoi - Yugoslav Attack (Sicilian Dragon) - 7 min

  

 Games PGN Mentor Downloads 

SicilianDragonOther6.pgn Download   View	Sicilian, Dragon Other 6th moves 4829 games	1.e4 c5 2.f3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.xd4 f6 5.c3 g6 6.g3, f4, f3, g5
SicDragon6Be2-6Bc4.pgn Download   View	Sicilian, Dragon 6.e2 and 6.c4 5423 games	1.e4 c5 2.f3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.xd4 f6 5.c3 g6 6.e2, c4
SicilianDragonYugoslav.pgn Download   View	Sicilian, Dragon Yugoslav Attack 20738 games	1.e4 c5 2.f3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.xd4 f6 5.c3 g6 6.e3 g7 7.f3