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Learn The Philidor Defense

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Are you looking for a solid, yet rare opening against 1.e4?

The Philidor Defense is a safe and difficult to break down defense against 1.e4. Learn the key ideas and plans for both sides.

Practice thematic tactics for White and Black.
Learn from a sharp attacking game in the Philidor Defense, played by NM Konstantin Kodinets.

Learn the key ideas and move orders in the Philidor Defense for both White and Black.

19 min

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Practice key tactics in the Philidor Defense.

10 Challenges

Find the moves to a brilliant attacking game in the Philidor Defense by NM Konstantin Kodinets.

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