C41

Philidor Defense: Hanham, Kmoch Variation

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nd7 4. Bc4 c6 5. Ng5

The Philidor Defense: Hanham, Kmoch Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C41. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nd7 4. Bc4 c6 5. Ng5.

It belongs to the Philidor 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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