Lion Defense
ECO: B07Semi-Open Games1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7
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About the Lion Defense
The Lion Defense is catalogued under ECO code B07, in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.
It arises after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.
The Lion Defense has 6 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.