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Pirc Defence
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English
Etymology
Named after the Slovenian grandmaster Vasja Pirc.
Pronunciation
en /ˈpɪəts dɪˈfɛns/ RP
en /ˈpɪɹts dɪˈfɛns/ GA
Proper noun
Pirc Defence
en chess An opening characterised by Black responding to 1.e4 with 1...d6 and 2...Nf6, followed by ...g6 and ...Bg7, while allowing White to establish an impressive-looking centre with pawns on d4 and e4.
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