C41

Philidor Defense

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Be7

The Philidor Defense is a chess opening classified under ECO code C41. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. Bc4 Be7.

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