Beginner
9 min
Playing against the Philidor
Play d4, recapture with the knight, develop your pieces and castle quickly.
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Why take this lesson?
In the Philidor Defence, Black supports the central pawn with another pawn. As White, learn to challenge this centre and develop your pieces when exchanges open lines.
What you will learn
- The black pawn protects the centre
- Black opens the centre
- Remember the plan
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lessonâs exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.