Philidor Defense

44 variations · C41

The idea

Solid with d6, if a little cramped.

Black defends e5 with d6. That holds the center, but the bishop on f8 is a little cramped behind it.

The opening itself

C41 · 2 moves

Philidor Defense

Variations 44

Names and moves from lichess-org/chess-openings (CC0).