< Chess Opening Theory < 1. e4 < 1...e5 < 2. Nf3
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2... d6 – Philidor Defence
The Black fortress is solid. White should not wait before attacking it, because Black can play 3...f5 if White plays a passive move, which would definitely equalize.
The best move is probably 3. d4. White threatens a queen exchange with dxe5 dxe5 Qxd8+ Kxd8 and Black can forget about castling. It puts pressure on the center and the Black fortress may collapse at any time.
Another possibility is 3. Bc4 leading to a more positional game, playable for both camps.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d4 exd4 |
Nxd4 Nf6 |
Nc3 Be7 |
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| 2 | Bc4 Be7 |
d3 Nf6 |
c3 O-O |
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References
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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