Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Czech Defense B08
B — Semi-open games · Family: Pirc Defense · basic reference page
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2 O-O 6. O-O c6
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- Position after 12 half-moves — White to move.
- Material is balanced.
- Family “Pirc Defense” contains 28 recorded variation(s) here.
Variations tree of the Pirc Defense family
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Variations of this family
| Name | ECO | Main line length |
|---|---|---|
| Pirc Defense | B00 | 2 plies |
| Pirc Defense | B00 | 3 plies |
| Pirc Defense | B00 | 4 plies |
| Pirc Defense: Roscher Gambit | B00 | 5 plies |
| Pirc Defense | B07 | 6 plies |
| Pirc Defense: 150 Attack | B07 | 9 plies |
| Pirc Defense: 150 Attack, Inner Doll Defense | B07 | 10 plies |
| Pirc Defense: 150 Attack, Sveshnikov-Jansa Attack | B07 | 9 plies |
| Pirc Defense: Bayonet Attack | B07 | 9 plies |
| Pirc Defense: Byrne Variation | B07 | 7 plies |
| Pirc Defense: Chinese Variation | B07 | 9 plies |
| Pirc Defense: Kholmov System | B07 | 7 plies |
Related puzzles
Lichess tactics played in this opening — solve them right on the board:
Related openings
Nearby ECO codes in the B — Semi-open games volume — compare the move orders: