Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Chigorin Line

1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2 O-O 6.O-O Nc6

ECO B08

The Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Chigorin Line 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 O-O 6.O-O Nc6.

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

The defining move Nc6 is chosen by Black on move 6.

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