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Paris Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Paris Defence

3... d6

Similar to the Philidor's Defence, but here the e5 pawn is already defended. Black's kingside bishop is now blocked in behind the pawn chain. White has a spatial advantage.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d6

4
d4
Bg4
h3 +=
c3
Bg4
d4
Qe7
+=
h3 Be7 +=

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References

    • Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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