Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation
ECO C418 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6
The Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation (C41) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.