Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...d6/2. d4/2...Nf6/3. Nc3/3...g6/4. Bg5

Pirc Defence 4. Bg5 · Pirc Defence 4. Bg5 has the benefits of being both a sound move, and allowing the possibility of setting up a trap which has caught out even strong players on occasion. Black mostly responds by developing the bishop to g7, protecting their pawn structure and taking the natural square for their bishop. Theory table 4...Bg7 4...c6 4...h6 4...Nd7 References