Chess Openings: How To Play The Hyper Accelerated Dragon Sicilian - Deep Dive Jedi Guide

[@Froge4291]

Timestamps Yugoslav attack (mainline): 3:14 Maroczy bind: 7:18 Boulder attack (fried liver formation): 13:42

[@Froge4291]

KZbin doesnt want me to edit my comment so here we go Sub variations . Bc4(Yugoslav): 24:14 . c3 (fried liver formation): 15:10 . Nc3 or O-O (fried liver formation): 16:50 Dubious variations Bc4 and f3: 27:15 Qxd4: 33:55 Alapin sicilian(c3): 22:48 . Delayed alapin(Nf3 then c3): 20:35

[@Sun-gs6hq]

Can you edit it now?

[@Froge4291]

@@Sun-gs6hq it keeps saying "this action is not allowed" so, i am kinda stuck with this wacky timestamp setup

[@marcwhitworth5464]

You are surely one of the best and very helpful to my game. At 62 I'm learning more from you than anytime in my life. Never to late.....Thanks

[@JamesCantyIII]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO Marc you got this big fella! Thanks for watching glad I could help 🔥

[@klaskycsupo5810-q3b]

Soon to be GM Canty is one of my favorite chess personalities and players.

[@JamesCantyIII]

LETS GOOOOOOOO Thanks so much!

[@hokahey8051]

2:38 hyper vs yugoslav attack (d5) 4:40 hyper vs Maroczy bind wrong approach (no Nf6, Bg7 instead!). 7:14 hyper vs Maroczy correct play (Nf6 -> d6 after that) 9:04 hyper vs correct Maroczy (Be2 instead of Be3) 12:18 Maroczy bind summary 13:09 hyper vs early Bc4 (we play Bg7), they can play: Nc3; c3; castles (If they move the pawn - you move the pawn (e6); if they move the Knight or castles, you move the Knight ( d6, e6 and Ne7 after that). 19:55 early c4 summary 20:15 Delayed c3, we go Bg7 (1.e4:c5 2.Nf3:g6 3.c3:Bg7) 21:24 Delayed c3, when after our d5 he doesnt't take but plays e5 instead, we play Bg4 with the plan of f6 pawn brake: Nc6, e6, Ne7, Nf5, 0-0, f6(!) 22:45 c3 sicil for the kill

[@JamesCantyIII]

THANKS FOR THIS 💯

[@hokahey8051]

@@JamesCantyIII I thank you, sir!

[@mythicaldata6297]

Love how you go in depth with the different lines, and explain the do's and don't, but most importantly why they're do's and don'ts

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks alot! Glad I could help! 💯💯💯

[@quixmith]

You and Levy are the best at explaining so much positions, right up there with GM Finegold. solid, clear, precise explanations. the rhymes here and there will help me remember some of these lines :) Cheers and thank you

[@JamesCantyIII]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching we appreciate your support big fella LETS GO

[@cyclicalbard7848]

Dude you deserve more subs than this, this was an awesome explanation!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks bro! It’s all on the way! 🔥😎💯

[@wakeboardfan0]

Yo I just started playing OTB in tournaments and just broke 1500 from just YOUR LESSONS!! I can’t thank you enough bro I even got the lessons from Roman’s Lab! You a real one for helping so many players 🙏

[@Ebobster]

This is an excellent video balancing general rules of thumb with concrete analysis

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thank you!

[@Ebobster]

Welcome! You’re busy no doubt but if you could one day do a video that shows how to play similar set ups such as the modern and the pterodactyl, both vs e4, I believe many would appreciate it. As both seem to allow black to confront white with novel problems and avoid the heavy theory of the Marocy Bind. Anyway, thank you for posting your excellent videos. Great work!

[@hamzaskzix]

this much better than the normal dragon or the accelerated dragon

[@boraa3650]

I very recently began playing this line, so this video is extremely helpful. Thank you for making this!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Awesome! 😎 you’re welcome Boraa!

[@CoachBSprouse]

I like your style James! You make me feel young again! I'm 52 and have played for years but never studied or really learned. I like your presentations. Well done and thank you!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks Brian! 50 is the new 30. 🤣 glad I could help you! Let’s gooooooo

[@SPELLWRKS]

Just got on your page today, and the first video I see is my favorite opening as black, let’s gooo!!

[@osirisvb]

thanks for this - please keep the opening videos coming; helps intermediate players like me who mess up on the openings at times

[@JamesCantyIII]

Will do! More on the way!

[@hydoken123]

I clicked the thumbnail and now I have become the best chess player in the family.

[@JamesCantyIII]

😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@SHOOGANAI161]

Thank you very much from México. The best video about HAD. 🐉

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thank you! LETS GO

[@SHOOGANAI161]

@@JamesCantyIII I come back here, for this video today I got a 3rd place in a tournament on my city with 280 players. You're the best.

[@christoph3538]

Bro, you´re an awesome coach. I love playing the Hyper Accelerated Dragon, it´s one of my favorites. Oh and I´ve tried it out with the Knight sacrifice, ended up winning the Queen with Bishop b4 (two times out of two up to now)

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate that. Great job is always nice when you crush with it right??? 🤣🔥💯😎

[@ganztv3106]

Very nice..precise line explanation..I am a Hyper player and this is my latest review..amazing..it synced more..thanks Coach..

[@JamesCantyIII]

No problem! 💯🔥😎

[@jacquecilliers]

I feel like I've just witnessed a man drop his entire brain in a single video!! Amazing! Keep up the content

[@JamesCantyIII]

🤣🤣🤣 that’s only about 1% here in this video. LETS GOOOO 🔥🔥🔥 appreciate you bro!

[@greenplasma2009]

Thank you this was really helpful I started playing this opening a year ago and its very underrated. A lot of gms dont play it because of maroxy bind. But its not scary. This video really helped me. Ive been using this opening and crush people I am 1600

[@JamesCantyIII]

Glad it helped! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@JamesCantyIII]

Are you ready to play the Hyper Accelerated Dragon?

[@tysupreme5563]

YESSIR LETS GO

[@JamesCantyIII]

ty supreme LETS GOOOO 💯🔥

[@chessoptics]

very instructive and i will be adding this info to my rep

[@amangsafwans8300]

James Canty,i have a question. How do we face this as black 1e4 c5 2 Nf3 g6 3 d4 pxd4 4 Nxd4 Nc6 5 c4 Nf6 6 Nc3 Nxd4 7 Qxd4 Bg7 8 e5!? Honestly i have problem with this. I'm looking forward for your reply. Thank you

[@JamesCantyIII]

@@amangsafwans8300 you’re missing a move! Should be 6...d6 and not Nxd4

[@mikemckenna6380]

Thank you Mr Canty.... You provide a service, for which we are all grateful....

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks Mike! Glad I could help bro! 💯😎

[@Starfix00]

Greetings from France, Bravo James, you do the job ! A bientôt ! (subscribed right away).

[@JamesCantyIII]

Yooooooooooo thanks bro! France in the building! LETS GOOOOOO

[@martinpetrusbreathwork]

This is legendary!! Best course ever! I pray for the Catalan in the same fashion 🙏

[@jomelreataza7800]

Nice master james your video is much helpful to me coz im scillian player hehe

[@stoutlager6325]

A kid at my chess club got me with this sequence 14:44 the first day I joined. Instructive moment. He looked at me like he couldn't believe someone my age wouldn't know that about the HAD.

[@JamesCantyIII]

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[@ronfuse6993]

Your youtube channel is going to be really big once more people discover it

[@JamesCantyIII]

we on the way big fella! 🔥🔥🔥

[@kazuma675]

Yes! I couldn't find an in depth on the sil even though I'm new I play it alot and lose but hoping this is going to help

[@zachcushing-murray2663]

6:07 knight to g4 is actually pretty decent because you can take knight with knight on d4

[@JamesCantyIII]

Tricky one but yes! Good to switch it up sometimes and is an active move.

[@darylwong4403]

Nice content bro! I'm a new hyper accelerated dragon player here to learn some cool stuff And I'm gettin it 🔥🔥

[@JamesCantyIII]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching lets get it! 🔥🔥🔥

[@barker573]

Omg I just found your contact. Amazing! Thank you keep up the good work!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Welcome! Will do! Thanks alot buddy 💯

[@leopoldogatti7848]

Thank you bro.. very iteresting, I will put it into practice right now!

[@JamesCantyIII]

No problem! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@TheJesMagic]

This was a brilliant video! I will have a look around on your channel and followed you on twitch. Love your style of explanations!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Let’s goooooo! Thanks Jes appreciate that! 💯

[@claudiodias8170]

Very good, especially the tips agains the maroczy bind! Thats already my favourite HAD video on youtube, subscribed. Any tips agains the smith morra? A way that I can maintain more or less my setup in a effective way.

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thank you so much! Against that you don't take on c3, instead you play Bg7 then after captures on d4 play d5! Transposing to the c3 line we cover in this video.

[@claudiodias8170]

@@JamesCantyIII Yeah it transposes to an alapin line, that is always very hard to play agains but they might not even know how to play in that line, I would never think about that. Thanks a lot. HAD it's my fav opening ever and its getting sharper thanks to your content :)

[@StygianStyle]

Thanks for reiterating Roman's content with some swag.

[@JamesCantyIII]

Any time! I love all his work!

[@shillgamesh]

I’m a 1000 rated player who has been playing dragon but I hope I can be successful with this complex opening. I recently played a game where he went 2. Bc4 before 3. Nf3 and it confused me, but 2. e3 makes it pretty much equal. Anyways I love the video just subscribed and can’t wait to watch more openings!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks man! Keep working and watching the videos, they will help you a lot bro! Thanks a lot 💯💯💯

[@pawnbreaker4969]

Excellent video. Thx for sharing.

[@JamesCantyIII]

pawnbreaker pawnbreaker no problem pawnbreaker!

[@hueman7]

You are super intelligent thank you for the knowledge you speak and move faster than my elderly mind can keep up I watch you at half speed 😉 look forward to you becoming GM.

[@JamesCantyIII]

hahaha thanks alot Clint! Let's goooooooo!

[@DakshinaRaghu]

Nice video! :D Thanks! :)

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thank you too! 🔥

[@williamgalipeau]

Thanks James! Will use this for black

[@JamesCantyIII]

No problem have fun!

[@m42orion12]

just picking up the dragon again after many years,this is so helpful.Im using this as a quickstarter guide chapter on lichess for my studies on the accelerated dragon rep i'm making.For sure will watch everything you have on your main against e4,many thanks indeed sir.Just out of interest.what did you switch to,to combat e4? Thank you.

[@JamesCantyIII]

Glad I could help! I play many Sicilians now, but I love this one the most!

[@MrMosherMosher]

Really nice content, thank you for your analysis! Keep up the good work 👍

[@JamesCantyIII]

Much appreciated! Definitely will!

[@angel_machariel]

Amazing, how to cover the essentials under 40 minutes 101. I play this and recognized almost all. Of course I deviate here and there. 1760 FIDE if interested.

[@kajakamaludeen4155]

Hello mr gm canty i like your teaching styles will you teach the reti lines if you have time

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks a lot! Thanks for the suggestion I’ll have to set that up!

[@Rob-q4b5b]

Thanks a lot master James😊

[@nightmare-dates]

I like this system but it is really hard to learn I keep getting destroyed using it but thanks for the video it defo helped me

[@Brian-wg9wk]

Thanks bro, great course! I love the speed that you teach, keeps me focused. I was missing the essential d5 move and getting crushed on the kingside. Big improvement after this move. One question: I get f4 vs the dragon a lot from white early in the opening, thoughts?

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks for watching! Give me an example of when they go f4 and I can help you with that

[@Brian-wg9wk]

@@JamesCantyIII I found it on your playlist, its the grand prix attack. I watched it a few times and am having success, thanks!

[@Brian-wg9wk]

@@JamesCantyIII what opening do you play against 1. d4?

[@nilaykumar8501]

i learned so muc from this video

[@JamesCantyIII]

Glad I could help thanks for watching buddy!

[@aayushpatel3503]

Great video! Can you please cover what to do when they play 5. Nxc6 because I get that a lot at my level(1600 rated).

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks! Absolutely I can start working on it

[@pakman1986]

These are some nice gems. I definitely face majority of these variations.

[@JamesCantyIII]

You know we stay with those big fella. LETS GO

[@sonicbear13]

Thank you for this great explanation! Just started playing this opening, this will be a huge help. Do you have anything vs Smith Morra Gambit when playing HAD? Never sure what to play there. Now gonna watch your KID stuff

[@JamesCantyIII]

That’s a tough one! I recommend don’t take the pawn on c3 just play g6 anyway and usually it transposes

[@sonicbear13]

@@JamesCantyIII gotcha! Thank you

[@michaelsmith3069]

Dude you are in way better shape today

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks alot been working on that!

[@suenorriss4863]

Hi, thanks for the great video. In the C3 Siicilian lines, what do you recommend after knight e7 when the opponent plays Bg5 rather than Be3. This is a really annoying move, pinning the knight to the queen and threatening to play Bf6 where the bishop is supported by the e pawn and directly opposes the dragon bishop. Swapping bishop for bishop leaves a white pawn on f6 which leaves the threat of mate on g7 if the white queen gets to h6.

[@JamesCantyIII]

Yes that is a weird one. You can just castle and if Bf6 you can take it and play Nf5, the Queen is now hitting the pawn on f6 and you can usually win this pawn by just taking with your queen!

[@suenorriss4863]

@@JamesCantyIII Thanks so much for the reply James. Yes, I think Bf6 loses a pawn for white. Probably the bigger annoyance in terms of the plan you recommend is that if White maintains the pin on g5 it is very difficult to proceed with the pawn to f6 plan. If h6, g5 etc is played to kick the bishop back to g3 then the pawn structure is much weaker so f6 might not be safe to play. What do you think of if Bg5 then Qb6 double attacking the d pawn and b2 pawn.

[@suenorriss4863]

Actually, I just ran that line through Stockfish and it gives about -0.10 so equalized at least. So not a bad line anyway. Regards, Tony Norriss

[@supremepatzer6055]

Hi there, First of all great vid! I loved it! Actually I was wondering what you have switched to now as you mentioned that you left hyper accelerated dragon for something else. Can I ask what you have switched to?

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks so much! Absolutely, it is now the Sveshnikov Sicilian!

[@supremepatzer6055]

@@JamesCantyIII Hey!! Thanks for the reply! I've actually had many of my friends switching to sveshnikov lately... It's been having that popularity boom recently, can I ask why you have switched to sveshnikov recently? Were some HAD lines troubling you?

[@Kazutopia808]

13:41 Question about this position. In another video you say its bad to play g6 and e6, but what do you do about 4.Ng5? All I can see to stop white from taking on f7 is to play e6. Can you give me your thoughts on that? Thanks.

[@JamesCantyIII]

Great observation! There are ALWAYS exceptions in chess, and you should always remember that. With that being said, your best move is indeed e6, attacking the knight on g5 and if it gets defended or moves back to f3, then you play d5! The e6 pawn push is all about playing d5 as quick as possible.

[@phozee]

canty you are the goat!

[@youneverknow5555]

Yes. Thanks a lot.

[@JamesCantyIII]

LETS GO! No problem you’re welcome!

[@baka9527]

Nice video. I have been looking for how to play against the Bowlder Attack; thanks for this video. Can you please talk a bit slowly sometime I find it difficult to follow the moves you mention.... Regards

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks for watching! I recommend watching the video multiple times, if I talk slower the video becomes much much longer 😂

[@andersjonsson8403]

I play Sicilan and after this so great video You give me soo much new options! Thanks a lot! /New Subscriber! 😀👍♟

[@JamesCantyIII]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad I could help!

[@Agni_James]

Thank you brother!

[@JamesCantyIII]

My pleasure!

[@SnoppleWopple]

You’re underrated asf

[@JamesCantyIII]

thanks we on the way up! 💯🔥

[@sandeepverygoodvedeo8693]

Thanks Sir very much

[@Sam07989]

James after the part about where you mention if they move the knight then you move the knight to c6, but what after white castles trying Na5 to eliminate the c4 bishop or make it move back to e2?

[@JamesCantyIII]

Very very rare actually! If Na5 you can play Be2, the Knight on a5 is really useless and badly placed

[@Mogamer1206]

Thanks coach, and what about hyper Acc dragon vs grand prix Attack ??

[@JamesCantyIII]

DONE. Coming up!

[@elijahgary29]

I love this Defense! I'm studying it now in depth and have found some variations all my own !! Please keep it going!! Maybe some illustrated games! That would be awesome!!

[@greenplasma2009]

I have a question how will black setup if white sets up with Be2 not Bc4 and Nc3 for example e4 c5 Nf3 Nc6 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 g6 Nc3 Bg7 Be3 Be2?

[@JamesCantyIII]

This is a very easy way to play for black honestly, there are so many ideas, but generally place the bishop on g7, castle, play Bd7 and Rc8, also playing Na5 and trying to go to c4 with the knight.

[@csfinch7672]

love it!

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks for watching!

[@elperro3683]

Instead of Black3: Nc6, what about 3:Nf6? Would this not entice white to then play 4:Nc3; thus, preventing the Maróczy Bind?

[@elperro3683]

Apologies black move four and then white moves five: Nc3

[@peace9902]

27:13

[@jaspertorres9370]

Hey Canty! I'm wondering about the mainline you give after 8. Bb3 a5 and white simply plays 9. O-O. The engine thinks that after 9...a4 by black white can go 10. Nxa4 and after 10 ...Nxe4 white has 11. Nb5! with pieces that can hardly be dislodged from the queenside. Black's seeming best try 11 ...d5 runs into 12. Bb6! Qd7 and white has a huge advantage with near untouchable queenside pieces and a black light square bishop hard-stuck on c8. If white plays d6 instead (or maybe does so earlier) the position is still passive and the engine heavily favors white. Did myself or the engine overlook a good move for black, or is the engine just overvaluing whites advantage?

[@JamesCantyIII]

Yes that line is an "engine line" and harder to play as a human to be honest, requires more precision than the lines I provided, and black can go wrong very quickly and lose!

[@doffdrayton1302]

Is there a difference in playing Bg7 first before Nc6.

[@JamesCantyIII]

Yes, when facing the Maroczy Bind you will have a weird one that you may not be used to if you don't know the plans and ideas!

[@collinsmith19]

Great video! Did I miss a section where you cover 2.Nc3 lines? I know Eric Rosen has a video about how to play 2.Nc3 against the Sicilian and I have been trying to learn a few ways to play against that. Is the Hyper Accelerated Dragon even recommended against that move?

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks bro! I think I have another video on that one, check it in the Accelerated Dragon Playlist!

[@collinsmith19]

@@JamesCantyIII thanks for the reply! I will check that out for sure.

[@Tzesar]

why does the engine tells me that most of the moves by white are inaccuracies after black plays bg4 (delayed alapin)

[@JamesCantyIII]

Only you and the engine know the answer to that! You need to look at sample games in that opening so you know where you should put your pieces at all times.

[@alifarhadali5580]

great man i love the opening so much but i have one question if you play Sicilian and you want to play accelerated dragon then you must be prepard against closed sicilian am i right ??

[@JamesCantyIII]

Thanks bro! Yes that correct! That’s all Sicilians too.

[@PremierGraphicsWraps]

Do you find the accelerated dragon more fun or to have higher success % than the kangz indian

[@chessgames5911]

Sir can u suggest best player to study hyperaccelerated dragon games

[@JamesCantyIII]

Eugene Perelstyn and Piotr Nguyen!

[@chessgames5911]

Thank u sir where I will get there games sir

[@themagus8214]

E4 Qh5 seems to beat the dragon in two moves instant pawn blunder??? Can you possibly or anyone explain why this doesn't just refute it. I've lost 15 out of 100vof my games to that opening

[@JamesCantyIII]

😂😂😂 that is what we call the "off the head chess" where you have to just play based of principles. The next move there could be e6, or d6, as the c5 pawn is hanging so you have to do something about it! e4 Qh5 is garbage so I recommend playing around with an engine to see how they crush it!

[@BMBSLIMMM]

What if they take your knight with their knight and leave you with the isolated queen room pawn

[@JamesCantyIII]

Which line is that? Could you tell me the move order? I’ll let you know the answer

[@BMBSLIMMM]

@@JamesCantyIII I found it in the nuances video... I’m so grateful to find your channel. I’m a new subscriber and inspired . I’m a black guy and I play h.a.d. Everyday and want to become a i.m. /g.m. Keep up the amazing work

[@tiituskarimies1667]

In 2021 the sicilian dragon is playable after Giri's research.

[@JamesCantyIII]

FACTS. But you have to study the Yugoslav as if your life depended on it. I am a lifetime Najdorf player because of him! I am NASTY with the Najdorf these days. 💯

[@pary710]

2:47

[@gamesonvhs5927]

Ty I was about to do that

[@jaspertorres9370]

It does happen

[@JamesCantyIII]

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[@andreitiberiovicgazdovici]

I'm sold

[@JamesCantyIII]

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[@black.beerd.gaming]

Thank you for showing what not to do. A ton of videos just show the main lines. Then you get hit with a random move and your head explodes.

[@JamesCantyIII]

hahaha glad to help! LETS GET IT

[@black.beerd.gaming]

@@JamesCantyIII oh hey, I wanted to tell you that I had a draw with a +2000 player, so I guess aimchess is helping. Lmao

[@JamesCantyIII]

@@black.beerd.gaming sheesh let’s get it! 🔥

[@black.beerd.gaming]

@@JamesCantyIII question, when dragon is referred to in conjunction with the Sicilian and the English reversed dragon. What are the referring the "dragon to? Is it a structure or a piece? I'm thinking they're referring to the knight? But I'm not sure.

[@JamesCantyIII]

@@black.beerd.gaming not sure haha sounds like the pawn structure or a transposition

[@guapoglass]

You can't mix sicilians. Lol I learned that early on after trying to play a dragon e6 sicilian hybrid. Clobbered

[@JamesCantyIII]

😂😂😂😂 great learning experiences!

[@perry-4444]

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[@JamesCantyIII]

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[@jojothefrikkenclown]

I like you better than levy cuz you dont talk down to your followers.

[@JamesCantyIII]

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