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d4 d5 White refrains from an early c2-c4: 2
Najer (2655)
Steinitz studied in Vienna
White will usually not feel comfortable
In this final – and most challenging
Bauer: Der immergrüne Philidor buchpakete d4 d5 White refrains fromThe Philidor Defence has a long history. When it first appeared, at a time when theory (almost) didn't exist, tactically gifted players often succeeded with an early (and dubious) f5 advance (3 f5). Another suspect line (3 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6) arises when Black moves to d4 and fianchettos his king's bishop. The Antoshin Line (3 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Be7 6. Bc4 0 0) is more reliable. Despite its passive appearance, it can lead to lively games,
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