Pirc Defense: Classical Variation

The book line for Pirc Defense: Classical Variation is e4, d6, d4, Nf6, Nc3, g6, Nf3. This page collects the 7 named lines under that variation.

7 named lines · ECO B08 · 3,171 tagged puzzles in the source database

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Pirc Defense: Classical Variation

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  1. e4
  2. d6
  3. d4
  4. Nf6
  5. Nc3
  6. g6
  7. Nf3

Moves in the main line

  1. White pawn moves from e2 to e4.
  2. Black pawn moves from d7 to d6.
  3. White pawn moves from d2 to d4.
  4. Black knight moves from g8 to f6.
  5. White knight moves from b1 to c3.
  6. Black pawn moves from g7 to g6.
  7. White knight moves from g1 to f3.

Named lines

  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3
  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7
  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2
  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Chigorin Line (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2 O-O 6. O-O Nc6
  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Czech Defense (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2 O-O 6. O-O c6
  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Parma Defense (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2 O-O 6. O-O Bg4
  • Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Schlechter Variation (B08) 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. h3

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