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How to Play the Philidor Defense

How to Play the Philidor Defense

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GM Ben Finegold
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Surprise your opponent with the fantastic Philidor Defense!

Looking for a solid opening to last a lifetime? Join GM Ben Finegold on an instructive tour of one of his favorites, the Philidor Defense. If you want to play with a pawn on e5, but don't want to work through hours of Ruy Lopez theory, this could be the line for you!

Here is what you will learn:

  • Learn every critical line White can try, from the Shirov Gambit to greedy materialistic play. Black is doing well everywhere!
  • Learn the key tactics to sharpen the game and play for a win with Black!
  • Learn the positional goals so you can play middlegames with confidence!

"Another great video!!!! You're the reason I subscribe to this site. Go Ben!!!!" - Chess.com member DesertLightning

"Thank you GM Finegold! I have been playing the Philidor (with your Pirc move order) and been having a lot of fun!" - Chess.com member IvysaurEG

The Philidor Defense: Introduction

The Philidor Defense was the opening played in one of the most famous chess games in history. GM Ben Finegold begins his course on this old and familiar opening with an introduction.
7 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Move Order Issues

Move order is important in any opening, but it's especially crucial in the Philidor, where one false move can mean doom. GM Ben Finegold continues his lesson on this opening system in what he calls "the most important video" in the series.
7 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: The Main Line

It's time to get into the heart of the Philidor defense with the main line. Learn from the openings expert GM Ben Finegold as he shows you the first lines you need to know.
9 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: More Main Line

GM Ben Finegold shows you the rest of the main line in the Philidor Defense in his comprehensive series, Learn what to do in this familiar opening from one of the world's top opening experts.
8 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Shirov Gambit

Gambits in chess openings are not only fun to play, but can be very effective if your opponent is not familiar with the line. Here GM Ben Finegold teaches you the Shirov Gambit in the Philidor.
9 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation

It's more Philidor as GM Ben Finegold teaches you the important exchange variation of this opening. Learn from one of the world's foremost opening expert grandmasters in this comprehensive series.
8 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Exchange With Bf4

GM Ben Finegold continues his deep look into the Philidor Defense with a lesson on another exchange variation. Learn the ideas behind the games where White plays Bf4 after exchanging.
8 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Early f5 For Black

What happens in the Philidor Defense when Black plays the aggressive move f5 quickly? The openings expert Ben Finegold tells you how to play this system from both sides of the board.
10 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Early Bxf7

What happens when White tries a quick Bxf7 sacrifice in the Philidor? You might be surprised at how quickly the game can be lost. GM Ben Finegold teaches you this important opening idea.
7 min
5 sfide

The Philidor Defense: Ng5 And Sacrifice

What happens when you or your opponent wants to spice up the Philidor with a dangerous sacrifice? GM Ben Finegold shows you a bishop sacrifice after playing the set-up move Ng5.
8 min
5 sfide

How to Play the Philidor Defense

Aperture
10 lezioni
81 minuti
50 sfide
Pubblicata 7/29/2019

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