Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Forcing Line
ECO C4115 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. Ng5 O-O 7. Bxf7+ Rxf7 8. Ne6
The Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Forcing Line (C41) reaches this position after 15 half-moves, with Black 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.