Play the Sicilian Defense like Beth Harmon

Many of us have seen the Queens Gambit on Netflix with Beth Harmon, Benny Watts, Vasily Borgov, and others playing the Sicilian Defense. This video serves as a way to learn the opening, talking about the Najdorf, Dragon, Taimanov, Kan, Sveshnikov, Grand Prix Attack, Closed Sicilian, and others. Hope you enjoy!

0:00 Intro
0:23 HOW TO PLAY THE SICILIAN
5:39 CLOSED SICILIAN
10:41 GAME 1 vs. 980
22:11 GAME 2 vs. 1603
31:23 FINAL GAME vs. 1507

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[kevinspurs]

When your so early that Gotham hasn't pinned a comment yet.

[pattininja]

I do always like when he says "if you've made it this far, thank you." Makes me feel like I'm actually putting time in

[LakeStDive]

Can we just appreciate that *chef kiss* perfect pronunciation of "la siciliana cerrada"

[dethbygaming]

I’m sure it’s been pointed out a lot already, but it’s called the dragon variation because the kingside pawns are arranged to look like the constellation draco.

[amithabhay]

Levy: I've played the sicilian until I was 1800-1900

Also Levy:never play the sicilian until you are 2000

[dragatus]

People in 2027: "Lol, he actually thought 2020 was the really bad year."

[michealjackson]

Levy makes the most entertaining youtube videos because he knows enough about the game to play well, but doesn't treat Chess like it's a holy game to only be taken 100% seriously. Thanks for the quality content!

[hetsarsava]

Disclaimer :- no bots were harmed in the making of this video.

[skorpiongod]

Levy: "i would like to take the bishop but then I'd lose my queen and that wouldnt make a good video"

Eric: "oh no my queen!"

[harrisonegerton]

ive recently been learning how to play sicilian dragon. im rated bout 1000. but so far my win rate for the dragon is about 90%. its insane. thankyou levi

[mdking]

I remember Yasser saying that Dragon got its name because blacks kingside pawn structure looks like draco constellation.

[jaydead]

Levy Sir, you’re an absolute hero for this mate. For the record, I literally watch to the end of every video and it’s nice that you appreciate it 👏🏽🙏🏽

[DimitriTheBarbarian]

OMG that's why everyone all of a sudden is playing Sicilian defense against me. So I am not crazy and not part of some chess mafia conspiracy

[nightone]

Dude you are soooo good at chess man. I feel so lucky that you decided to start making YouTube videos. You're literally a chess professor. Such a great teacher. Thanks for all the time you put into these videos.

[luciano]

5:49 When Levy said: "la siciliana cerrada" in perfect spanish pronounciation, my ovaries exploded

[kencporter]

"Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"

[antongunnarsson]

I have really found a unique love for chess ever since I watched The Queens Gambit and watching youtubers like you really makes me want to learn more about the beautiful game!

[jorgeandreslinaresguerra]

Thanks for this channel. You’ve made me fall in love with chess even more than I really was. Thanks dude!!!

[gregstirling]

What a great video. Super pace, tons of variation - time well spent. And yes! Thank you for mentioning our “made it this far” commitment. You are a very good teacher. You make if fun and energetic!

[garyfalloud]

I shall return 7 years later to feel that "ppl watching in 2027".