C41 · Open · a defense for Black

Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Locock Variation

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1.e4e52.Nf3d63.d4Nf64.Ng5
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Locock Variation777 games · Black to move
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
41%32045%
21%16556%
17%13350%
4.8%3757%
4.8%3754%
2.6%2045%
2.6%2033%
1.5%1242%
1.4%1141%
1.2%922%
Family
Philidor Defense
Category
Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
C41
Line
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Ng5
SolidClassical
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