Pirc — Be2 with ...Bg4
After Be2, Black challenges with ...Bg4, pressuring Nf3.
Pirc — Classical with 5.Be2
Solid classical development with Be2 — White avoids complications.
Pirc — 4.Bc4
White develops the bishop aggressively to c4 — potential attack on f7.
Pirc — Austrian Attack (4.f4)
Against the dangerous 4.f4, Black completes development quickly before attacking the center.
Pirc — Sämisch Variation (4.f3)
Against the Sämisch (f3), Black accepts slow play and prepares ...c5 or ...e5 at the right moment.
Pirc — Classical System
Black fianchettoes and develops harmoniously, letting White build an imposing center.
Pirc — Byrne Variation (4.Bg5)
With 4.Bg5, White pins the knight and threatens e5 — Black must play precisely.
Pirc — Austrian Attack with O-O
Quick castling in the Austrian Attack before deciding on the central counterattack.
Pirc — Classical with Kingside Castling
Both sides castle and reach the typical mature Pirc position.
Pirc — Anti-Pirc (2.Nf3)
Against 2.Nf3, Black can transpose into a normal Pirc or play a particular version.
Pirc — Modern Defense (1...g6)
With 1...g6, Black delays ...Nf6 and keeps full flexibility.
Pirc — Austrian Attack, Kavalek (5...c5)
Kavalek's defense against the Austrian Attack — an immediate ...c5 challenges White's center.
Pirc — 4.g3
A system with a double fianchetto — positional and mature play.
Pirc — Austrian Attack with ...Nc6
Against the Austrian Attack, ...Nc6 develops while pressuring d4 directly.
Pirc — Austrian Attack with ...c6
Against the Austrian, ...c6 preparing ...b5 — an alternative plan to ...c5.
Pirc — Classical with 5.h3
White prepares Be3 without allowing ...Ng4 — a modern classical system.
Pirc — Two Knights
White develops both knights before deciding on the structure — very flexible.
Pirc — 150 Attack (4.Be3)
Against the English system 4.Be3 + Qd2 (150 Attack), Black prepares solidly with ...c6.
Pirc — Czech Defense (3...c6)
The Czech Defense prioritizes ...c6 and ...Qa5 — a solid, less theoretical system.
Pirc — Classical with ...e5
After castling, Black breaks with ...e5 — open central play.
Pirc Defense - Austrian Attack
The most aggressive line against the Pirc.