Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System

ECO: B08Semi-Open Games1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2

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About the Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System

The Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System is a line of the Pirc Defense, catalogued under ECO code B08 in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Pirc Defense has 28 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

Other lines of the Pirc Defense