Classical Variation, Quiet System, Parma Defense
- 1.e4d6
- 2.d4Nf6
- 3.Nc3g6
- 4.Nf3Bg7
- 5.Be2O-O
- 6.O-OBg4
1,205 games
A Classical Pirc line in which Black pins the f3-knight with 6...Bg4, aiming to trade it and loosen White's hold on d4 in a slow, maneuvering game.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Parma Defense
With 6...Bg4, Black develops the light-squared bishop actively and pins the f3-knight, intending ...Bxf3 to remove a defender of d4 and pave the way for ...Nc6 or ...e5. White's most frequent answer is 7. h3, putting the question to the bishop at once; 7. Be3 and the space-gaining 7. e5 are the main alternatives, the latter scoring best for White in practice. Results overall are close to level, while engines give White a slight edge.