The Locock Gambit is a line in the Philidor Defense that starts with the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3
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Nimzowitsch Variation of the Philidor Defense
The Nimzowitsch Variation is somewhat of a gamble for black. If white is prepared for it, it’s bad,
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Hanham Variation of the Philidor Defense
The Hanham Variation (which often leads to the popular Lion Philidor) is a seemingly simple, but very tricky
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Exchange Variation of the Philidor Defense
The Exchange Variation is the simplest and most popular way for black to play the Philidor, but it
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Introduction to the Philidor Defense
The opening ideas, main variations, brief history and principles of the Philidor Defense. The Philidor is one of
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Tal’s Games Are Never Boring, Even If He Plays Philidor Defense
Tonu Oim vs Mikhail Tal Raud Memorial (1972), Viljandi EST, rd 13 Philidor Defense: Larsen Variation (C41) 1.e4
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Don’t Close the Center! | Viewers’ Choice – GM Denes Boros
Grandmaster Denes Boros analyzes viewer-submitted games. See why you should open the center if you have more pieces
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A Magical Move By Boris Spassky Which You Will Adore
Boris Spassky vs Ratmir Kholmov Soviet Team Championship (1971), Rostov-on-Don URS, Aug-?? Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation (C41) 1.e4
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François-André Danican Philidor — “Great Players of the Past” series, with GM Ben Finegold
GM Ben Finegold discusses the life and games of François-André Danican Philidor. This lecture was recorded on January
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Mr. Hooke Your King Is On e4 Square 😅
Joseph Henry Blake vs George Archer Hooke Casual game (1891), London ENG Philidor Defense: Lopez Countergambit (C41) 1.
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