Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Lion's Claw, with Be2 and c6
ECO C4112 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Be2 Be7 6. O-O c6
The Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Lion's Claw, with Be2 and c6 (C41) reaches this position after 12 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.