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GM Petrov's Sicilian Dragon - Video 4 - A sharp line after White's Be2, Be3 and castle

Opening:

Sicilian: Dragon, Sicilian: Dragon 6.Be3

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Sicilian Defense

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In the fourth installment of his series on the Sicilian Dragon, GM Marian shows us you how to react to one of the main plans for White. He plays Be2, Be3, and then castle. With this stable configuration, White has at his disposal a lot of ideas and plans. Black usually has to play Nc6 and Bd7, but his plan depends on how White set up his attack. Black needs to be prepared for a sharp line in which he might need to trade his queen for three minor pieces. A thrilling variation that will take you into the very core of this splendid opening!