The Dragon Volume One by Gawain Jones (miękka okładka)

The Dragon Volume One by Gawain Jones is an English-language chess opening book on the Dragon Defence, aimed at players building a practical Black repertoire against 1.e4.

Instead of just listing variations to memorise, Gawain Jones explains the ideas behind the opening, the typical tactical motifs and the decisions that matter over the board. That makes the book useful both for club players working on their repertoire and for more experienced tournament players.

What this volume covers

This first volume focuses on the Yugoslav Attack lines with 9.Bc4 and 9.g4. These are among the sharpest and most demanding positions in the Dragon Defence, and the author’s analysis is designed to help you understand when to take the initiative and how to meet White’s aggressive play.

About the author

Gawain Jones is a leading specialist in the Dragon Defence. His long experience in serious tournament play gives the repertoire a practical focus, with analysis shaped by real games as well as theory.

If you are looking for a modern Dragon Defence book with clear commentary and a repertoire built for Black, The Dragon Volume One is a strong choice for opening study.

Key details

• Product type: chess opening book
• Coverage: Yugoslav Attack lines with 9.Bc4 and 9.g4
• Author: Gawain Jones
• Language: English
• Binding: paperback
• Pages: 320
• Publication date: 9 September 2015
• ISBN: 978-1-78483-007-6