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Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System
Overview
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B08.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
Play reaches this position via 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2, after 9 plies of opening development.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
3 named variations grow from this line, including Chigorin Line, Czech Defense, Parma Defense.
Use the board to walk through every move, check how the position has scored on Lichess, or take it head-to-head against Stockfish.
- ECO code
- B08
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 9
- Direct variations
- 3
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