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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...d6/2. d4/2...Nf6/3. Nc3

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3

Pirc Defence

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3.Nc3

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White replies to Black's developing move with a developing move of his own, 3.Nc3. The move is noncommittal, as the knight was probably going to go to c3 anyway. It protects the e-pawn and maintains White's large center.

Theory table

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1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3
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Main Line ...
3...g6
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...
3...e5
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Lion Defense ...
3...Nbd7
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References

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v · t · e
Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox