Pirc Defense

Black delays central pawn moves and fianchettoes instead.

The Pirc Defense (1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6) is a hypermodern reply that lets White occupy the centre, planning to fianchetto and strike back later — flexible but requires precise handling.

Related terms
King's Indian Defense Fianchetto
See the opening
Pirc Defense ECO B00 →

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