Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nc6/3. Bc4/3...d6

Paris Defence
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h

Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6

Paris Defence

edit

3... d6

edit

Similar to the Philidor's Defence, but here the e5-pawn is already defended. Black's kingside bishop is now blocked in behind the pawn chain. White has a spatial advantage.

Theory table

edit

For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d6

4
d4
Bg4
h3 +=
c3
Bg4
d4
Qe7
+=
h3 Be7 +=

When contributing to this Wikibook, please follow the Conventions for organization.

References

edit


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