Pirc Defense
The Pirc Defense (ECO B00–B09) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 d6.
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The main line
The Pirc Defense is reached by 1. e4 d6 (ECO B00). It's one of 28 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (9)
- Austrian Attack —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. f4(B09) - Classical Variation —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3(B08) - 150 Attack —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be3 c6 5. h3(B07) - Roscher Gambit —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nf3(B00) - Sveshnikov System —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. g3(B07) - Byrne Variation —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bg5(B07) - Kholmov System —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bc4(B07) - Bayonet Attack —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be2 Bg7 5. h4(B07) - Chinese Variation —
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be2 Bg7 5. g4(B07)
Analyze the Pirc Defense
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