Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Rellstab Variation
ECO C419 half-movesBlack to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. dxe5 Nxe4 5. Qd5
The Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Rellstab Variation (C41) reaches this position after 9 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.