A40

Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Pirc-Diemer Gambit

1. d4 g6 2. h4 Nf6 3. h5

The Modern Defense: Lizard Defense, Pirc-Diemer Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A40. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 g6 2. h4 Nf6 3. h5.

It belongs to the Modern Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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