Pirc Defense
The Pirc Defense is a hypermodern opening that allows White to build a strong center, then attacks it with pieces. It leads to dynamic, tactical positions.
Available Lines
After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.f4, White enters the Austrian Attack, advancing the f-pawn to create an aggressive kingside attack. This aggressive approach aims to gain space and create immediate pressure on Black's position. White prepares to challenge Black's setup directly and create tactical opportunities.
After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Be3 c6 5.Qd2, White enters the 150 Attack, developing the bishop to e3 and queen to d2 to create an aggressive setup. This flexible system aims for active piece play and central control. White prepares to create pressure on Black's position while maintaining a solid pawn structure.
After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Bg5, White enters the Byrne Variation, developing the bishop to g5 to pin Black's knight. This flexible system, named after Robert Byrne, aims for active piece play and central control. White prepares to create pressure on Black's position while maintaining a solid pawn structure.
After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Be3 c6 5.h3, White enters the Sveshnikov-Jansa Attack variation of the 150 Attack, playing h3 to prevent Black's bishop from pinning the knight. This flexible system, named after Evgeny Sveshnikov and Vlastimil Jansa, aims for active piece play and central control. White prepares to create pressure on Black's position while maintaining a solid pawn structure.
After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Be2 Bg7 5.g4, White enters the Chinese Variation, advancing the g-pawn to create an aggressive kingside attack. This aggressive approach aims to gain space and create immediate pressure on Black's position. White prepares to challenge Black's setup directly and create tactical opportunities.
After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7 4.f4, White enters the Anti-Philidor variation of the Lion Defense, advancing the f-pawn to create an aggressive kingside attack. This aggressive approach aims to gain space and create immediate pressure on Black's position. White prepares to challenge Black's setup directly and create tactical opportunities.