C41

Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Rellstab Variation

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. dxe5 Nxe4 5. Qd5

The Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation, Rellstab Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C41. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. dxe5 Nxe4 5. Qd5.

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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