Martin: Starting out: The Sicilian Dragon Schachtrainer Two skills in particular are

Two skills in particular are essential for a successful chess player: the ability to correctly assess a position and

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Martin: Starting out: The Sicilian Dragon Schachtrainer Two skills in particular areFew would disagree that the Sicilian Dragon is one of the most exciting, high profile and controversial openings in chess history. Right from the very beginning of the game Black chooses to unbalance the position, thus maximising his or her chances of playing for a win. The positions reached are dynamic and of a highly tactical nature, with both players very often going straight for each other's throats in search of a quick fire knockout blow. In