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Pirc Defense

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Let them build their center, then tear it apart.

A hypermodern defense where Black allows White to build a pawn center with e4 and d4, then attacks it with the fianchettoed bishop on g7 and pawn breaks like e5 or c5. Flexible and fighting.

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  • ◆Let White build the center, then undermine it
  • ◆The fianchettoed bishop on g7 controls the long diagonal
  • ◆e5 and c5 are the key pawn breaks against White's center
  • ◆Flexible setup that can transpose into many structures
  • ◆Opposite-side castling positions lead to exciting attacks
  • ◆The Austrian Attack (f4) is White's most aggressive try

“Let us master this.”

Played by
Vasja Pirc,Alexander Grischuk,Shakhriyar Mamedyarov,Tiger Hillarp Persson

Fundamentals

2

Tactics & Patterns

5

Strategic Depth

1

Famous Games

2