Chess: 900 to 1800

The Philidor position: third-rank defence

With your king in front of the pawn, hold the third rank, then check from behind.

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  • Lesson 74 of 132

Five steps: two explanations, a demonstration, a find-the-move exercise, and a position to play out against the engine. Becomes essential around 1400.

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