Pirc Defense
ECO B07 · Pirc Defense · tactical · intermediate
The Pirc Defense (B07) is a tactical chess opening in the Pirc Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6. Hypermodern defense. Center counterattack after fianchetto. Recommended for intermediate players.
Moves: 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6
About this opening
The Pirc Defense (1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6) is hypermodern: Black lets White build a big center in order to undermine it later with ...e5 or ...c5, while the g7 bishop pressures the long diagonal. The Austrian Attack (f4) and the Classical Variation are its major lines. Combative and rich in counterplay, it suits players who enjoy unbalanced positions.