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Pirc Defense: Byrne Variation

ECO B077 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bg5

The Pirc Defense: Byrne Variation (B07) reaches this position after 7 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.

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