Lion Defense
The Lion Defense (ECO B00–B07) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7.
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The main line
The Lion Defense is reached by 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 (ECO B07). It's one of 6 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (3)
- Anti-Philidor —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. f4(B07) - Lion's Jaw —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. f3(B00) - Bayonet Attack —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 Nbd7 4. g4(B07)
Analyze the Lion Defense
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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