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Pirc Defense

The Pirc Defense (ECO B00–B09) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 d6.

Pirc Defense — after 1. e4 d6

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 Attack1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. f4 (B09)
  • Classical Variation1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 (B08)
  • 150 Attack1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be3 c6 5. h3 (B07)
  • Roscher Gambit1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nf3 (B00)
  • Sveshnikov System1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. g3 (B07)
  • Byrne Variation1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bg5 (B07)
  • Kholmov System1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bc4 (B07)
  • Bayonet Attack1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be2 Bg7 5. h4 (B07)
  • Chinese Variation1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be2 Bg7 5. g4 (B07)

Analyze the Pirc 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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