Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Chigorin Line
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Chigorin Line (B08) starts 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2 O-O 6.O-O Nc6. In 470 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 10% are drawn and Black wins 46%; the most played move is 7.d5 (55%).
1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2 O-O 6.O-O Nc6
- ECO
- B08
- Games between strong players
- 470
- To move
- White
White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.
What strong players play next
The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.
| Move | Played | Results | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.d5 | 55% (260) | – | |
| 7.h3 | 25% (119) | – | |
| 7.Be3 | 10% (48) | – | |
| 7.Re1 | 4% (20) | – | |
| 7.a4 | 2% (10) | – | |
| 7.Bg5 | 1% (6) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 g6 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Be2
More Pirc Defense lines
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- Pirc Defense: Sveshnikov System 403 games
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