Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 Nd7

ECO C41

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation is a chess opening line in the Philidor Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 Nd7.

It is catalogued under code C41 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nd7 is chosen by Black on move 3.

5 named continuations branch from this position, including the Delmar Variation and the Krause Variation.

The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation is a line of the Philidor Defense. The Philidor Defense is a chess opening that begins 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6. Read the complete Philidor Defense guide: what it is, how to reach it, its main variations, how to play against it, and its history.

Named variations

• Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Delmar Variation — ECO C41
• Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Krause Variation — ECO C41
• Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Schlechter Variation — ECO C41
• Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Sharp Variation — ECO C41
• Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Steiner Variation — ECO C41

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