The Monthly Dragon – Nakamura’s Dragon

GM Chris Ward dissects a high-level Dragon game between Hikaru Nakamura and Frederik Svane, showcasing a sharp variation known as the h5 Dragadorf. Alongside detailed tactical motifs – like knight sacrifices, queen traps and pawn breaks – Chris emphasizes how even small imprecisions can lead to brutal consequences in this complex opening. He also revisits viewer questions from the previous episode. The episode is highlighting the Dragadorf’s growing strength and teasing the potential for a full ChessBase course on this potent setup. | Photo: John Upham