{"id":9322,"date":"2024-03-08T16:23:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T16:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9322"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:00:25","slug":"accelerated-dragon-with-gm-alex-fier","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/accelerated-dragon-with-gm-alex-fier\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Dragon with GM Alex Fier"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Accelerated Dragon\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/811134112?h=9d2ed54a76&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Learn the Accelerated Dragon with GM Alex Fier<\/h2>\n<p>Do you love lightning-fast development, early attacks, and razor-sharp positions? And looking for an opening that challenges White\u2019s 1.e4 and often makes it look \u201csilly\u201d?<\/p>\n<h3>The Accelerated Dragon\u2014an improved version of the Sicilian Dragon\u2014is the right opening for you.<\/h3>\n<p>It is a sound opening where you do not rely on cheap tricks or traps. You can play for solidity and equality, and if White is not careful, you can turn the tables pretty quickly too.<\/p>\n<p>And since you don\u2019t play the d7-d6 early on, you don\u2019t fall prey to the dangerous Yugoslav Attack like in the Dragon Variation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/c47025ba-4f42-46d4-8113-957e855f291b.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1679836580&amp;Signature=870aadb7a596c27c37f073161f4d0d2b92a6fcad\" width=\"452\" height=\"245\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Also, who wants to study tons of theory in the Sicilian Dragon, right?<\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s where the Accelerated Dragon scores again\u2026 where you do NOT have to study for hours to survive the first 15 moves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to master the Sicilian Accelerated Dragon?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to know the typical tactical patterns that frequently occur!<\/p>\n<p>GM Alex Fier\u2019s brand-new course on the Sicilian Accelerated Dragon gives you a complete understanding of essential fundamental ideas and tactical patterns\u2026 to get you ready for your next tournament game.<\/p>\n<h3>Here\u2019s what you are going to learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Double rooks vs double bishops<\/strong>. Active bishops can really exert a lot MORE power than passive rooks. Even if that means being down in material. Let Fier explain how it works, with the help of a real-life game\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central pawn pressure<\/strong>. The idea of 1\u2026c5 is to exchange the d2-d4 pawn push by White and thus grab hold of the center. Look how the great Lasker did the same against Schlecter for a solid passed d-pawn. (diagram)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The fateful f3-pawn<\/strong>. If White plays f2-f3 and goes for castling short, it weakens the dark squares\u2026ouch! Not something you want as White when your opponent has got the Dragon bishop. How to exploit it? Let Fier teach you\u2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploiting back ranks<\/strong>. White may try to go aggressive at times. And frankly, that creates a lot of holes for the Accelerated Dragon player to exploit, like a weak back rank. In Lecture 3, you will see the concept in play from a 1950 game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go \u201chyper\u201d on your Dragon<\/strong>. Why not lead with 2\u2026g6 and go for the Hyperaccelerated Dragon? Extremely sharp and double-edged. Beware of the Maroczy Bind though. Or just go through the 2.7 hours of video lessons specially dedicated to it in this training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most Sicilians involve entering a black hole of theory, but not this one! The serpentine-like Accelerated Dragon is light on its feet and dangerous from the moment it appears.<\/p>\n<p>Start playing it now!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/2a8448e0-4e6a-44cb-b6a4-6a0d9a67168c.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1679837004&amp;Signature=ea21d24711de32cef9b01c9a460d0a9573cadb76\" width=\"422\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Accelerated Dragon<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Dragon \u2013 video course [9 hours 55 mins]\u00a0<\/strong>GM Alex Fier\u2019s brand-new course on the Sicilian Accelerated Dragon gives you a complete understanding of essential fundamental ideas and tactical patterns\u2026 to get you ready for your next tournament game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete set of PGNs\u00a0<\/strong>Downloadable, complete set of PGNs of everything covered so that you can analyze it at your own pace and convenience. A must-have treasure chest for any serious player.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get Practical With 365Chess Coach <\/strong>After going through the video lessons, 365Chess Coach will guide you, step by step, through different levels of practice and exercises to help you understand and memorize what you&#8217;re studying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repertoire Trainer <\/strong>If you want to navigate the content of the course at your own will, the Repertoire Trainer is the best companion. With an easy-to-use and friendly interface you can study, analyze, replay the moves or drill the repertoire playing one side while the computer replies with the moves on the theory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Meet The Author<\/h3>\n<p><strong>GM Alex Fier [2653 FIDE]\u00a0<\/strong>Is a Brazilian chess grandmaster. He competed in the FIDE World Cup in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. Fier won five gold medals at the Pan American Youth Chess Festival: in the Under 10 division in 1996 and 1997, the Under 12 in 2000, the Under 14 in 2002, and Under 18 in 2005. He also won the South American Junior Championship in 2006, 2008, and 2009. Alex is also a professional chess coach and was ranked as highly as #70 in the World.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>Chapter 1 About Accelerated Dragon<br \/>\nChapter 2 History of Accelerated Dragon<br \/>\nChapter 3 Heroes of Accelerated Dragon (part 1)<br \/>\nChapter 4 Heroes of Accelerated Dragon (part 2)<br \/>\nChapter 5 Maroczy Sidelines<br \/>\nChapter 6 Maroczy with f3 (part 1)<br \/>\nChapter 7 Maroczy with f3 (part 2)<br \/>\nChapter 8 Maroczy with f3 (part 3)<br \/>\nChapter 9 Maroczy with Be2 (part 1)<br \/>\nChapter 10 Maroczy with Be2 (part 2)<br \/>\nChapter 11 Nc3-Be3-Nc6<br \/>\nChapter 12 Nc3-Be3-Bc4<br \/>\nChapter 13 Classical (part 1)<br \/>\nChapter 14 Classical (part 2)<br \/>\nChapter 15 Fianchetto<br \/>\nChapter 16 Hyper Accelerated Dragon (part 1)<br \/>\nChapter 17 Hyper Accelerated Dragon (part 2)<br \/>\nChapter 18 Hyper Accelerated Dragon (part 3)<br \/>\nChapter 19 Odds and Ends<br \/>\nChapter 20. 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