Openings and endgames
Philidor and pawn replies
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Philidor Defense
A defense beginning with e4, e5, Nf3, and ...d6, supporting the e5-pawn with a compact structure.
Philidor Defense, Hanham Variation
A compact system in which Black supports an advanced central pawn and places a knight behind it.
Philidor Defense, Lion Variation
A Philidor system in which Black places both knights around two central pawns that support each other.
Latvian Gambit
An aggressive reply to e4 and Nf3 in which Black plays ...f5 and offers pawns to attack the center.
Elephant Gambit
A countergambit in which Black answers e4 and Nf3 with ...d5, offering a pawn to open the center and gain time.
Damiano Defense
The reply 2...f6 to 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3, intended to support e5 but weakening the king and allowing a strong tactic.