Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...d6
Appearance
Paris Defence | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6 |
Paris Defence
[edit | edit source]3... d6
[edit | edit source]Similar to the Philidor's Defence, but here the e5-pawn is already defended. Black's kingside bishop is now blocked in behind the pawn chain. White has a spatial advantage.
Theory table
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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d6
4 | |||
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d4 Bg4 |
h3 | += | |
c3 Bg4 |
d4 Qe7 |
+= | |
h3 | Be7 | += |
References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.