Philidor Defense: Lion Variation
ECO C418 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7
The Philidor Defense: Lion 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.