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Opening Chess Strategy: The Pirc Defense – GM Damian Lemos (Part 2)
The second video of this free three-part video series on the Pirc Defense by GM Damian Lemos is out! If you want to get familiar with some important opening chess strategy in one of the best chess openings for Black against 1.e4, you are right here. Did you miss the first video in which GM Lemos investigated White’s most aggressive opening setup against the Pirc – the Austrian Attack? Never mind – you still have the chance to watch it for free here.
The aim of this three-part mini-course on the Pirc Defense is to understand the key concepts and the main strategic ideas such as the different pawn breaks against White’s centre and various pawn sacrifices which help Black to take over the initiative.
Why play the Pirc Defense against 1.e4?
First of all, the Pirc Defense has long been the choice of players looking to win as Black against 1.e4. That said, the Pirc Defense is the choice of champions. The opening is named after the Slovenian International Grandmaster Vasja Pirc and frequently played by many top GMs including Vladimir Kramnik, Alexander Grischuk or Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.
Another advantage of the Pirc Defense is that many 1.e4 players won’t be expecting it. That said, the Pirc Defense gives you excellent winning chances due to its complexities. It is a highly flexible and double-edged opening with which Black can avoid premature simplification and go for the full point.
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