B07

Pirc Defense: Chinese Variation

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be2 Bg7 5. g4

The Pirc Defense: Chinese 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. Be2 Bg7 5. g4.

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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