Pirc Defence

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English[edit]

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Pirc Defence

Etymology[edit]

Named after the Slovenian grandmaster Vasja Pirc.

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪəts dɪˈfɛns/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪɹts dɪˈfɛns/

Proper noun[edit]

Pirc Defence

(chess) An opening characterised by Black responding to 1.e4 with 1...d6 and 2...Nf6, followed by ...g6 and ...Bg7, while allowing White to establish an impressive-looking centre with pawns on d4 and e4.

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