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C41

Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation

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Overview

Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C41), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.

It is reached after 13 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. Ng5 O-O 7. Bxf7+.

The line refines Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.

It continues primarily into one named line, Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Forcing Line.

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ECO code
C41
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
13
Parent
Philidor Defense: Lion Variation
Direct variations
1

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