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C41

Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Klein Variation

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Overview

Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Klein 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.

The line arises from 7 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Bc4.

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

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ECO code
C41
Group
Open Games (C)
Plies
7
Parent
Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation

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