ECO C41 Play as Black
Philidor Defense
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About the Philidor Defense
A solid but passive defense. Black maintains the e5 pawn at the cost of space.
Move by move
- Controls the center.
- Black mirrors White's move.
- Attacks e5.
- The Philidor! Solidly defends e5.