The Modern Philidor Defence

The Modern Philidor Defence consists of seven chapters, dealing with different move-orders. Each chapter comprises of a ``Quick Repertoire`` then a thorough theoretical study in the part ``Step by Step``and ``Complete Games``.

In order to include a system in your opening repertoire, it would be sufficient for you to read the review and see the games and this should not take too much of your time. After this, you can start playing this opening in friendly games at your club, or on the Internet.

After you have amassed a certain degree of experience in the Philidor Defence, you should better study the part ``Step by Step`` and compare your actions with the recommendations of the author and possibly you might like to correct your playing a bit.

The Philidor Defence will become then a wonderful weapon in your chess opening armour.

Vladimir Barsky is an international chess master, journalist and coaching second of A. Morozevich in numerous international competitions, including the world championships.

CONTENT:
1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6

3.Nd2; 3.f3; 3.Bd3
010 Quick Repertoire
016 Step by Step
050 Complete Games

3.Nc3 e5 without 4.dxe5 and 4.Nf3
058 Quick Repertoire
060 Step by Step
073 Complete Games

3.Nc3 e5 4.dxe5 dxe5 5.Qxd8 Kxd8
083 Quick Repertoire
087 Step by Step
102 Complete Games

3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 w/o 5.Bc4
116 Quick Repertoire
119 Step by Step
133 Complete Games

3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.Bxf7+; 6.Ng5; 6.dxe5
137 Quick Repertoire
140 Step by Step
153 Complete Games

3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.0– 0 0– 0 w/o 7.Re1
159 Quick Repertoire
164 Step by Step
182 Complete Games

3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.0– 0 0– 0 7.Re1
192 Quick Repertoire
195 Step by Step
211 Complete Games

• Casa editrice Chess Stars
• Code 6120
• Anno 2010
• Pagine p. 224