Square g7 — The Dragon Bishop Lair
The premier fianchetto square for Black's dark-squared bishop in the Sicilian Dragon and King's Indian Defense.
Archetype: The Dragon Lair
Macro-Zone: sniper corridors →
"The sniper on the long diagonal."
Tactical & Strategic Role
Houses the dark-squared 'Dragon' bishop slicing down the g7-a1 long diagonal.
Detailed Guide
g7 is powerful and iconic. Fianchettoing Black's bishop on g7 creates a long-range laser pointing straight at White's queenside.
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Frequently Asked Questions (G7)
Why is g7 famous in the Sicilian Dragon?
In the Sicilian Dragon (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6!), Black pushes g6 and places the bishop on g7, creating the feared 'Dragon Bishop' on the long diagonal.