This chess opening was named after a mythical creature.
- The Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defense
- The Phoenix Variation of the Trompowsky Attack
- The Unicorn Variation of the Kings Gambit
- The Centaur Variation of the Queens Gambit
Answer
The correct answer is A) The Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defense.
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