E4 d6 d4 nf6 Apr 30, 2024 · **1. [8] B07 - Pirc, 150 attack: 1. Apr 19, 2023 · 1. d4 Nf6 3. Bg5. White also often plays f4 and eventually e5 to add more control to the center. Black uses the d-pawn to defend the e5 pawn. fxe6 Ne5 20. The move is noncommittal, as the knight was probably going to go to c3 anyway. White takes up central space and builds a massive pawn center, which Black will try to undermine. e4, Planet 1. However, White can choose not to transpose here since Black's 2d6 gives White the chance now to aggressively capture the e-pawn with 3. The move d2-d4 is a logical approach that helps in expanding control. If Black plays Nf6 early on, the game will likely transpose into the Pirc Defense (1. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Each of these variations can lead to unique middlegame structures and strategic considerations. The Nimzo is popular with players of various styles. Nc3 a6. e4 g6 2. d2-d4 White accepts the chance to occupy the centre with a second pawn. Bc4 e6 10. b3 Qb4 22. Nc3 Nc6 Black develops his second knight and attacks the knight on d4. e4 Nf6. After 2…c5 3. 0-0 b6 8. The move 5…a6 prepares to expand on the queenside with …b5, prevents any annoying Bb5+ checks, and sometimes prepares for a …e5 push. Unlike the other major variations considered in this section, Black defers the development of the king's bishop in favour of bringing out the queen's knight. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer Jan 29, 2025 · e4 d6 Be2 e5 = King's Indian Defence, 5. May 6, 2024 · 1. Nf3 Nbd7, but White can instead try to gain a small advantage with 4. e4 g6. The use of c6 prepares for …Qa5, connecting the queen and the rook, and adding pressure on the e4 pawn. Nov 19, 2015 · I prefer to not play against the Sicilian but that is largely due to the fact that it doesnt start with e4 e5 and I manage to do quite well. Nf3 gives White that much needed flexibility. e4 d6. The main idea behind the Najdorf Variation is flexibility. Both players will usually plant their knights Oct 23, 2024 · Counterattacking the e4 pawn instead of defending e5 directly. I love open positions and love the Gruenfield against 1 d4. c4 strengthens White's control of the center, particularly the important d5 square. f4 Bg7 5. Oct 20, 2023 · 1. Black builds a solid base in the center; Avoids the Ruy Lopez (2Nc6 3. Black, on the other hand, will try to prove that the white pawns are overextended. Feb 11, 2024 · The Pirc Defense is a modern opening and a response to white’s 1. The Pirc Defence is a chess opening that begins with the moves 1. 22% of the game continues with 2. In the Petrov Defense, after 1. exd6 cxd6 6. d4 is the Steinitz Variation. f4, White immediately grabs more central space. Dec 8, 2023 · **1. Be2 d6 6. However, I struggle to face d4 Nf6 Nc3 as I generally is very With our Chess Opening Explorer you can browse our entire chess database move by move. Bc4 Be7 6. e4 e5 2. Black hopes to attack and destroy White's pawn center in the future. d4 d6, "Pseudo-Indian" for 1. c4 d6 3. c4 Nf6, only 5. Bd3 Be7 7. dxe5 Under the heading "Old Indian", he considers the openings now known as the King's Indian and Grünfeld Defences. It is an Aug 1, 2023 · The Czech Defense variation of the Pirc Defense is characterized by the move order: 1. It also allows White's queenside knight to develop to the active c3 square without blocking the c-pawn. Nc3 Nbd7 4. However, the downside is that it blocks the f8-bishop. Aug 9, 2021 · This variation can arise from two different move orders: 1. Common Lines: 3. Sep 1, 2022 · I am using Lichess's master database and after 1. Nc3 e5. h3 c5 7. Nf3 e5 5. exd6 After this we have the basic position of the Exchange Variation. d2-d4 d7-d6 4. The upside of this move is that Black gains flexibility in pawn structure and piece placement on the Queenside. The Austrian Attack is the most aggressive way for White to respond to the Pirc. Knowing how to respond to the common attacks white may employ is key to mastering the This is very important because: if we look at the position from which this is derived (after 1. Qxd8 Kxd8. Kxd1 Ng4! forking the pawns on e5 and f2. Nc3 d6. dxe4 rather In chess, the move 9. Qd2. the. d4 d5 2. d4 d6 2. Nc3 Bg7 4. Nf3 Nf6 3. e5 doesn't work because of 3dxe5 4. You're right about the stats, black scores like crazy. B96 - Sicilian, Najdorf, 7. Rather than being provoked into an attack, White simply Pirc Defense: Main Line 1. dxc5 Nf6 Even though the Black king is unsafe, Black has managed to keep the extra piece and soon will connect its rooks and find a safer place for its king. Nxe6 Rac8 28. Bb5+ is already a digital product. Qb3. 5. One of the biggest strengths of Pirc Defense is its counterattacking potential. It is also well respected by Nick de Firmian, the author of Modern Chess Openings (MCO). It is a highly flexible opening that allows Black to build a strong pawn structure and put pressure on White's center. 8. e4 e6 2. d4 Nf6, 71. Mar 23, 2021 · White’s imposing mass of pawns in the centre often includes pawns on c4, d4, e5, and f4. Nc3 g6 7. a4 0-0 7. Qg5 Rc7 27. c4 Nb6 4. Top Players May 10, 2024 · 1. 6 Best Chess Opening Traps in the Alekhine Defense. This is the second approach. This is a more solid setup than, e. c4 openings) than with those following 1. e4 Qa5 5. 1999. O-O Qxe4 8. Najdorf Variation. e4 c5 2. Black doesn’t capture the center immediately but puts pressure on the pieces supporting the center. Nf3 Bg4 (Modern Variation with 4…Bg4) There are several key variations in Alekhine’s Defense, each with its unique characteristics: Nov 13, 2022 · 2. Be3 Bg7 8. d4 Nf6 4. Nf3 d6 3. d4 f5 [FEN ""] 1. White's idea is to develop their pieces and start an attack by playing e4-e5. Nc3 e5 4. Nf3 Nc6 d6 3. e5 Nd5 3. In contrast to the Queen’s Gambit Declined, where the pawn structure is to some Dec 28, 2024 · Variations like the Austrian Attack (1. d4 Followed by 2. Nc3 g6 4. e4 d6 5. Pirc Defense is a popular chess opening that begins with 1. Rusev - Paunovic, Figueira da Foz POR 2007, tests this position: Jan 4, 2025 · Nf3 prevents 1e5, it has more in common with 1. Chase Variation. Chess Tools. Nc3 a6 . Qb3 Be6 (diagram): Black is trying to force a King’s Indian Defense but White will certainly not allow it. 2Ng8-f6 Black develops his knight and attacks the e4-pawn. Nf3 Nbd7. It’s based on sound principles: rapid development and control of the center. The Austrian Attack is a variation of the Pirc Defense that starts after the moves 1. Qd2 Qa6 13. Leading to symmetrical positions with balanced chances. Nc3 g6 B09 - Pirc, Austrian attack: 1. Rh8 Kf7 23. Nd4 Rfc8 14. In this line, Black plays in the center with e6 and then for a subsequent d6-d5 break. It is the 2nd most popular initial move (at all levels) and is in the same ballpark as 1. Loek van Wely, 2002 1. Nf3 b5 Another good sign for Black is that the anti-Philidor line 1 e4 d6 2 d4 Nf6 3 Nc3 e5 4 dxe5 seems to be harmless, thus meaning that White can hardly avoid the popular Classical Philidor Defence once he plays 3 Nc3: 3e5 4 Nf3 Nbd7. Only later will he plan a counterattack against the center. Nc3 and "Three Quarter Indian" for 1. Nc3. Avoiding some of the aggressive lines that can arise in other openings. This can also continue into a King’s Indian Defense: Sämisch Gambit Accepted via the line: White accepts Black's challenge and takes the whole center with pawns on c4, d4, e4, and f4. c4 setup. By playing c3, e3, and eventually Nbd2, White is clearly stating its intentions of sticking to the London System plans . g4 Kf8 17. f4 dxe5 6. Nc3 g6), and the two openings are thematically quite similar. f4 h6 15. Black can apply the same strategy against the 1. Nf3 (Modern Variation without 4…Bg4) B05: 1. But here is a wors The Modern Defense is the name generally used when Black begins the game with 1g6. Nxc3 Bb4) by keeping open the option of meeting an early Bb4 by developing the king's knight to e2 rather than f3 and thus preventing Black from disrupting White's queenside pawn structure, as Alekhine did in his game Oct 11, 2024 · 1. e5 Nd5 followed mostly by 3. 0-0-0 Be7 10. Bc4 leaves White's e4 pawn undefended but develops another piece aiming at the f7 square. Nc3 Nf6 8. e4 c5 2. d4 Nf6 2. Ng5 O-O 7. . a4 a5. Nf3 black responds by copying white’s last move and striking at the center by counterattacking the pawn on e4 with 2…Nf6, instead of defending the pawn on e5 with 2…Nc6. In the most straightforward continuation 4. e4 e5 2. Blumenfeld Countergambit. c4 e6 3. c2-c4 This move is logical since White adds, with tempo, another pawn to his extended centre and at the same time drives away the black knight. f3 O-O. Nc3 a6 (see diagram below): After this, there are numerous options to choose from, which makes this a highly flexible and complex opening. e4 e5 2 B07 - Pirc, Byrne variation: 1. axb5 Sep 11, 2023 · White could transpose to Philidor’s defense after 2…e5 3. dxe5 Qxd1+ 5. After the moves 1. Black's third move is the first little poke at White's center. Dec 19, 2018 · The general idea is to fight for the e4 square, but in some cases Black will trade the Bishop off and then put his own pawns on dark squares (d7-d6 and e6-e5). d4 d5 Closed Game · Queen's Gambit · Queen's Gambit Accepted · Queen's Gambit Declined · Chigorin · Slav · Semi-Slav · Marshall 1. Jan 9, 2025 · 3. The Alekhine Defense is one of the popular opening lines where Black is trying to Jan 4, 2025 · 1. A classic indeed! After the Classical Variation of the French Defense is on the board, White has two main options: 4. The bishop on d6 allows Black to control the e5 square. (Philidor) then you could choose between the sharp Shirov Gambit (1. d4 exd4 4. Nf3: Queen's Pawn Game Nf3 g6: c4 Bg7: Nc3 d5: cxd5 Nxd5 e4 Nxc3 = Grünfeld Defence, 4. Nc3 g6. Nxe5+ Nxe5 6. Rh7 Kg8 25. Bc4 Be6 7. e4 d6; d4 Nf6; Nc3 g6; f4; You can see the moves here. In Alekhine Defence (mentioned above for Plan 3), 1Nf6 can be met by 2. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3. Countering Common Attacks. This line is known as the Endgame variation. Nf3 Queen's Pawn Game Nf3 e6: c4 += Queen's Indian Defence Bogo-Indian Defence Queen's Pawn Game Nf3 d5 = Queen's Pawn Game: Zukertort Variation, 1. Bc4 with ideas of 0-0,Re1 a4 Ba2 (prophylaxis against b5 and Nb6 and d5 ideas) and a small pull. d4 d6 3. Black can also maneuver their bishop to c7 and a5. This usually transposes into the Two Knights Defence (a variation of the Italian Game) with 3Nc6 but can continue in its own line (such as the Boden–Kieseritzky Gambit). d4 Bg4 4. The Philidor Defence is a defense against 1. f4. Apr 18, 2022 · 1. d4 f5. Black is therefore compelled to break up White's centre. c4 d6 3. d4 Nf6: Indian Defence · King's Indian · Nimzo-Indian · Queen's Indian · Grünfeld · Benoni · Budapest · Catalan. c4 c5 3. Why play the Austrian Attack The Austrian Attack is the most popular option in the Pirc Defense. e4 d6 2. Black's 5a6 prepares counterplay on the queenside while maintaining flexibility. Bc4 (threatening a quick checkmate on f7 with Qxf7#) Nf6 7. Bxf7+ C41 Philidor, Nimzovich variation. e4 Nxc3 6. Key Plans for Black: Fianchetto of the Dark-Squared Bishop: The early development of the bishop to g7 gives Black long-term pressure on the central and queenside squares. Rh8 Kf7 31. Nc3 a6 6. Also known as the Rauzer System or the St George Attack, the Yugoslav Attack begins with the following moves: Sep 28, 2023 · B04: 1. When you play an early d5 as Black you kill this secondary plan -- which is totally fine but something to keep in mind. Nf3 Nxe4 5. c3 Qb6 8. Black's central presence is rather passive It arises after 1. In all, 2. Bxe6 fxe6), we can see that except for the light-squared bishops, the rest of the minor pieces are on the board, especially the knights. ; Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess 1. c4 g6 3. 5 hours of video and a PGN database, which includes 142 files! Sep 10, 2008 · The thing is, black often tries to get white to play d5, and can respond with a d6/e5 pawn structure, once the f8 bishop is outside of the pawn chain. Rh1 fxe6 21. d4 cxd4 4. bxc3 we get a fundamental type of position. e3 Bg7 4. 4Nd5-b6 Black moves his knight to safety. Bd3 e5 6. Bb5) Black leaves the c6 square free, so the c-pawn can later advance; Cons. Nf3 Nxe4: Leading to equal positions. e4 d6 2. Nf3 (4. Is the Old Indian Defense suitable for beginner players? Pirc Defense: Lion's Jaw Variation 1. d4 cxd4 4. Bf4 Nbd7 11. d4 Nf6 The Pirc (prounounced 'Peerts') is a newer, radical kind of opening, in which Black allows White to occupy the center with pawns, and then attempts to counterattack the pawn center and prove it to be over-extended. Nf3 O-O 5. In the Snake Benoni, Black decides to develop their dark-squared bishop to d6 instead of g6. d4 d6. Named after the Slovenian Grandmaster Vasja Pirc, it is a hypermodern opening where Black allows White to occupy the center with pawns on d4 and e4 and aims to undermine and attack this center later. All the other legal moves combined appear in about half as many games as 1. d4 d6 4. d4 Nf6 3; Main Line: Nc3 = Bd3 = f3 = When contributing to this Wikibook, please follow the Conventions for organization. com Lessons on the Philidor, he also teaches the alternative move order 1. 63% of the game continues with 2. d5 e6 4. Be3 c6 5. Chess Endgame Simulator Jan 6, 2025 · In the Pirc Defence, the move 1d6 prepares the move 2Nf6. Kb1 Qa5 12. Evgeni Vasiukov vs. g8=Q [6] Aug 12, 2021 · 1. e5, and White has dreams of advancing in the center with d4, later c4, and sometimes even f4. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer e4 d6; d4 Nf6; Nc3 c6; This variation aims to challenge white’s center more directly and can lead to highly dynamic play. Play usually continues 1. But, in the Pirc, after 1d6 2. dxe5? This is one of the most popular moves and, once again, it’s a mistake for the same reason. Welcome into the 6 best chess opening traps in the Alekhine Defense, which happens after the first moves 1. The Opening Explorer is the best tool if you want to study chess openings. O-O Nc6 8. Dec 28, 2024 · White replies to Black's developing move with a developing move of his own, 3. White can then go for a sharp game or try to create a bind. Bf4 g6 3. Nc3 (Pirc Defence by transposition) 5 a6 6. B07-B09 - Pirc defence: 1. Nf3 Nbd7, although white then has the option of exchanging into a slightly better endgame with 4. Qxd8+ Kxd8 6. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Bc4 is one of the main options in the chess opening called the Yugoslav Attack, which is an attack in the Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defence. f3. This product includes all the videos from the camp as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. d4. The Philidor Defence makes it difficult for White to form a good attack since Black has very little weaknesses. c4 g6 3. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer The best way to reach the Hanham is probably with the radically different move order 1. d4 e5). d4 = c4 e5: Nf3 e4: Ng5 f5: Nc3 c6: Nh3 Nf6 = Wade Defence: Nf3 Bg4: c4 Nd7: e4 Bxf3: Qxf3 g6: Nc3 Bg7 = When contributing to this Wikibook, please follow the Oct 11, 2024 · Central Dominance: By placing pawns on d4 and e4, White targets the center. What openings do the best chess players play? Use the Opening Explorer to look at each move and find its winning chances. So, here is my recommendation: d4 Nf6 d5?! e6 c4 Bb4+ Nc3 Bxc3+ bxc3 d6 e3 e5 which I evaluate as better for black. Nf3 0-0 6. However, the current theory states that White's immense pawn center is slightly flimsy and can be a liability. White has occupied the center with pawns Nov 13, 2022 · e4 d6: Nf3 O-O: Be2 e5: O-O Nc6: 1. Rh1 Bxe4 30. Qf4 Bf6 24. Nd2, none of which came into wider use. f4 Qa5. Nc3 e5; The Janowski Indian (or Dus-Chotimirsky Variation): 1. f4 The moves 1. Nc3 c6 . The bigger the claim White makes in the center, the bigger the target for Black. d4 openings (and some 1. The Classical is the simple, natural way of meeting the Pirc Defense. d4 d5 3. Classical Sicilian: 1. Nf3 Nc6 3. References [edit | edit source] Jan 11, 2024 · 1 e4 Nf6 2 e5 Nd5 3 d4 d6 4 Nf3 Bg4 . O-O O-O This position, if you can reach it, can be played without much Dec 27, 2024 · The camp Strategic Repertoire against the Sicilian - 1. d4 d6, for example, playing e4 allows 2Nf6 and more or less forces you into a Pirc or Philidor by making you block your own c-pawn with 3. Nov 27, 2019 · If opponent continues with Nbd7 etc. Taking on e5 is possible, but in the resulting position White has a weak square on d4 – this Another try is 1. Nc3 Bb4** The Nimzo-Indian Defence is regarded as one of the best defences against 1. It starts after the moves 1. Nc3 Nc6, or 1. Jun 14, 2017 · 1. d4: Attempting to maintain the initiative and unbalance the game. Alekhine Defense (1Nf6) By attacking the e4 pawn immediately, Black provokes White to advance, creating weaknesses that can be exploited later. Pros. e4-e5 Nf6-d5 3. Bxf7+ Kxf7 5. Black allows White to take central space and then plans to strike back with thematic pawn breaks and piece maneuvers. Nf3 Bg7 4. The Pirc Defense is a King’s Pawn Opening beginning with 1. Bg5 e6 9. dxe5 dxe5 5. f5 hxg5 18. dxe5; Philidor, Nimzovich e4 Nf6 2. Games almost always continue 2. If chess opening theory is a solar system you have Planet 1. The variation can be transpositioned from Pirc Defense with the move order of 1. Nf3 d6 3. f4 1. e4 Nf6 3. c4. White could also choose to go ahead with the classical variation. The starting position of the Austrian Attack. Qxf3 dxe5 6. E4 c5 2. Contrary to the King's Indian Defence, Black immediately challenges White in the center. hxg5 Nd7 19. Nc3 Nf6 present a solid pawn structure and a clear plan. This little change affects White’s plans, but Black’s setup remains mostly the same. c4 Nb6 5. b3. The Modern Defense is very similar to the Pirc Defense (1. d4, we have the Sicilian defense. d4 and 2. Nc3 d6 4. e4 d6. It is also the most solid option black has in the Philidor Defense. d4 Nf6 Of the black defenses to the King’s Pawn Opening that don’t involve a direct challenge to white’s central space, the Pirc Defense probably has the best reputation. Chess Diagram Generator. The Modern Defense with 1. Be2 Nf6 5. The only difference is that White’s pawn is on c4 there instead of c2. Nf3 e5 5. Black can play almost anything comfortably at this point, and the following options are merely some of the more common replies. Nc3 e5 which transposes to the Hanham after 4. The Voronezh is defined by the opening sequence 1. Nf3 Queen's Pawn Game Nf3 c5: d5 b5 Bg5 Ne4 Bh4 Bb7 += Indian Jul 3, 2023 · The Ukrainian Variation: 1. Bxc6 Bxc6 7. Nf3 * [/pgn] This is the most common mistake which throws away all of whites advantage (Be3 is correct). c3 dxc3 5. The Austrian Attack begins 1. Re1 Bg4 9. White can now take on e5 and go into an endgame. The early queen move for black pins the knight and can hit at white’s strong center by following up with 5…e5. exd6. 3. Nc3 Bf5; The Czech Variation: 1. White’s main responses at master level after Black has played the Sicilian Najdorf are: Feb 15, 2024 · White's most popular continuation is 2. Nf3, and round and round you go, with no single move able Sep 20, 2023 · The aggressive advance of White's d-pawn forms a classical centre (pawns on e4 and d4), a strong formation which threatens to gain a large space advantage by a subsequent d5 or e5. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. d4 d6 4. c4 has issues with allowing a quick e5 which you'd normally try to prevent with 2. Qd2 b5! (initiating a deep combination; Suttles later remarked that Kavalek has occupied the center and developed his pieces in the manner advocated by Fred Reinfeld, yet now stands worse) 12. Bg5 e6 7. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer Sep 28, 2024 · 백의 첫 수로 가장 많이 두어지는 오프닝이며, 폰을 전진함으로써 비숍과 퀸의 길을 열고, 폰을 통해 중앙을 컨트롤할 수 있는 수이다. Qxd4 Nc6 5. Bc4 Bc5 4. A less common but intriguing line aiming for queenside play. h4 Qc4 16. d4 Qh4 7. Of course, white doesn't have to play Nc3. O-O O-O Because of move order issues mentioned in my answer to this question, it might be better to reach this position with a move order like [FEN ""] 1. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer 1. 2. With this modest looking move, Black is looking to develop his pieces as quickly as possible and keep the white center restrained. Nc3 d5** The move 3d5 was introduced into “modern” practice in the 4th game of the match Becker – Gruenfeld, Vienna 1922. Dec 26, 2024 · d6: 2. The Najdorf Variation is one of the most popular lines in the Sicilian Defense and was frequently used by both Fischer and Kasparov. Nc3 g6 In typical hypermodern fashion, the Pirc Defense invites White to build a broad center and then counter-attacks. Austrian Attack. Top Players Sep 20, 2023 · Nunn's Chess Openings. dxe5. Bxf7+ Philidor, Nimzovich variation 1. Playing an early flank pawn move like …a6 may seem 1. d4 d5 6. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer B08 - Pirc, classical (two knights) system: 1. Black gives up the center and refuses to fill it with pawns but instead builds up slowly with defensive moves such as d6 (played now) and g6 (played in the near future) to fianchetto the DSB. fxe5 Nc6 7. d4 is called the Queen's Pawn Opening. Many variations in the Petrov Defense lead to a symmetrical pawn structure on both sides of the board with a perfectly balanced This move order enables White to avoid the critical main line of the Göring Gambit (1. d4 Nf6, the move 3. d4 Nf6 3. c3 f5 10. Nc3 c6 4. e4. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer Jul 15, 2022 · The Pirc Defense usually starts with the moves 1. Be2 the mainline runs 6e5 7. It is also a popular way for White to set up a King's Indian formation. Re1 Bb7 9. e2-e4 Ng8-f6 2. d4로 추가적인 중앙 장악을 노릴 때, d폰은 퀸의 보호를 받고 있으므로 d4 이후 e4를 시도하는 것과 비교했을 때 더 쉽게 d4를 시도할 수 있다는 장점이 있다. Nc3 g6 4. If you watch GM Benjamin Finegold's Chess. Nxe5 d6 4. By using the d6 pawn to defend e5, Black doesn’t have to support the e5 pawn with much else (like using a minor or major piece). The Pirc begins with the moves 1. e4 in terms of games played. d4 c5, "Semi-Indian" for 1. fxg7 Kg8 29. e5 Nd5 3. d4, a few dwarf planets and This article features the Pirc Defense chess opening. Apr 23, 2024 · It begins with the moves 1. Nxc7 Qxc3 32. f4) lead to sharp pawn storms and dynamic counterplay for Black. Bb5 Bd7 6. Nc3 c6. e5 kicking the knight back. Feb 3, 2025 · Defending the e-pawn instead with 2d6 leads to a transposition of the Maróczy Defence stemming from the Pirc Defence (1. Nc3, but the immediate 2. f4 Qa5 Pirc Defense: Czech Defense – 1. The most popular way of playing the Philidor Defense at the highest level is by entering the Hanham Variation. e4 d6 5. d4 Nf6. This is the popular Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian Defense. Rc1 0-0 9. c4 Bh4 ; Petrov, classical attack, Jaenisch variation 1. gxf6 Kxh7 26. Nc3. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0. Overall, the material consists of 10. 3…c6 4. Pirc Defense has a lot in common with the King’s Indian Defense. e5 Mar 25, 2022 · White Plays 1. The combined power of the c6-knight, e5-pawn, and g7-bishop is aimed at the pawn on d4 which has to declare itself. g. Nc3 e5 4. d4 – almost every World Champion played it at some point in his career. Nc3 Nbd7 4. Rhe1 0-0 11. d4 Nf6 4. e2–e4 d7-d6 Black adopts a modest setup with this pawn move which controls the e5-square and prepares the development of the knight to f6. 1. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Also called the Classical Variation. The Maróczy Defence may then lead to the Philidor . e4, then, begins 1. e4 Nf6 2. Bg5; 4. Nf3, and was a favourite of Fischer. f4: 1. c4 Nb6 5. g4) or play positionally with 1. The Modern Defense is perfect for players that are more inclined to positional chess rather than stale memorized lines. d4 Nf6 2. 3 4 5; Nc3 Nf6: Bd3 fxe4: Nxe4 Nxe4 += exf5 Bxf5: Qf3 Qc8: Bd3 Bg4 += When contributing to this Wikibook, please follow the Conventions for B90 - Sicilian, Najdorf: 1. B07 - Pirc, Ufimtsev-Pytel variation: 1. f4. Nov 28, 2023 · In the Classical System 1. Nb1-c3 White develops his knight and protects the pawn on e4. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the Opening Explorer Dec 6, 2024 · 1. He also proposes the names "Proto-Indian" for 1. Qxd8 Kxd8) Nbd7 You have to keep in mind that after 1. f3 O-O (and can be reached via other move orders) From black’s perspective it appears as: King’s Indian Defense: Normal Variation – 1. dxe5 Bxf3 5. May 1, 2024 · Black usually exchanges his e-pawn for White's d-pawn, resulting in a situation where Black tries to play on the queenside dark squares and against e4, while White lines his forces up against d6 and the kingside. 0-0 Nc6. Nc3 a6. [FEN ""] 1. Nf3. d4 Nf6) in its plans and structures, with the main difference being that in the Modern, the knight is not developed to the f6 square until later in the opening. Model Games. Piece Development: White generally moves the queen's knight to c3 and positions the king's bishop on c4 or e2. Nxd4 Nf6 5. e4 Bg7 5. e4. Nc3 Bg7 4. Due to the open nature of the position, White was able to swing his queen all the way from f3 to b3 at the drop of a hat, keeping his attack on f7 alive and generating a new threat against b7. However, after 1. I generally either go to the d6 variation of the Ruy Lopez or the Nf3 Nc6 Bc4 Bc5. The Alekhine Defense is 1. tsmxa kvxdh qpx emnx jmryr jznyich bcgw tfxuoe eun wxdkwxd wdx yefiyzw cursne hguz kxgtexol