ECO code: B27
Opening Name: Sicilian Defense: Hyperaccelerated Dragon
Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 g6
FEN: rnbqkbnr/pp1ppp1p/6p1/2p5/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R w KQkq - 0 3
The Hyperaccelerated Dragon is characterized by Black's early fianchetto of the dark-squared bishop with 2...g6, aiming to develop quickly and control the long diagonal without committing to ...d6 immediately. This move tries to avoid some of the heavily analyzed lines of the traditional Dragon Variation by speeding up the bishop's development.
From Black's perspective, this opening is dynamic and attacking. Black seeks counterplay on the queenside and along the long diagonal, often leading to sharp tactical battles. White, meanwhile, typically tries to control the center and exploit the slight delay in Black's central pawn moves.
The opening involves a focus on controlling the center indirectly. While Black does not immediately occupy the center with pawns, the fianchettoed bishop exerts pressure on central squares, and Black aims to challenge White's center later in the game with moves like ...Nc6 and ...d5.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
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Puzzle 1 of 113 - Move #4 white