Pirc Defense · B00
Roscher Gambit
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nf3
In the centre, White holds d4 and e4.
The first 4 moves, explained
- 1. e4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling d5, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 1... d6 Supports the centre, adding control of e5. Theory calls this the Pirc Defense.
- 2. d4 Stakes a claim in the centre, controlling e5, and frees the bishop and queen.
- 2... Nf6 Develops the knight to f6, eyeing d5 and e4.
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Where this fits
This line is one of 28 in the Pirc Defense. If you want to know where your own games leave it, the guide on leaving theory explains how that is found.