B07

Pirc Defense: Byrne Variation

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bg5

The Pirc Defense: Byrne Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code B07. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Bg5.

It belongs to the Pirc 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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