Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System

1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2

ECO B08

The Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System is a chess opening line in the Pirc Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2.

It is catalogued under code B08 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Be2 is chosen by White on move 5.

3 named continuations branch from this position, including the Chigorin Line and the Czech Defense.

Named variations

• Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Chigorin Line — ECO B08
• Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Czech Defense — ECO B08
• Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Parma Defense — ECO B08

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