Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Schlechter Variation

1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.h3

ECO B08

The Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Schlechter Variation 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.h3.

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

The defining move h3 is chosen by White on move 5.

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