Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon
ECO B32 · Sicilian Defense · aggressive · intermediate
The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon (B32) is a aggressive chess opening in the Sicilian Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6. Immediate fianchetto avoiding certain Yugoslav Attack lines. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 g6
About this opening
The Accelerated Dragon plays ...g6 and ...Bg7 without ...d6, letting Black aim for the ...d5 break in a single move and sidestep the Yugoslav Attack. In return, White has the Maroczy Bind (c4 and e4 pawns), which grabs space and restrains Black's counterplay. This precise variation appeals to players who like clear plans and want to bypass the dense theory of the classical Dragon.