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Pirc Defense: Byrne VariationInitial Position
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.
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