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C41

Philidor Defense: Steinitz Variation

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Overview

Philidor Defense: Steinitz Variation is a named branch in the Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO C41.

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 7 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Be7 4. c3.

In the opening tree, this line branches off from Philidor Defense, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.

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

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