Philidor Defense, Classical Variation

GPTKB entity

Statements (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:can_lead_to Dynamic play
Drawish positions
Equal positions
gptkbp:characterized_by 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:François-André_Danican_Philidor
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:Philidor_Defense
gptkbp:historical_significance Popular in the 18th century
Influenced modern chess theory
Named after Philidor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Philidor Defense, Classical Variation
gptkbp:issues Ignoring king safety
Neglecting development
Overextending pawns
Failing to control the center
Underestimating opponent's threats
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:Fischer_vs._Spassky,_1972
gptkb:Karpov_vs._Korchnoi,_1974
gptkb:Botvinnik_vs._Tal,_1960
gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Anand,_1995
Karpov vs. Timman, 1990
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Mikhail_Botvinnik
gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Philidor_Defense
gptkbp:related_to Open Game
Classical Defense
Closed Game
gptkbp:research_importance Study of pawn structures
Development of opening repertoire
Understanding of piece activity
gptkbp:responds_to 3.d4
3.c3
3. Nc3
3. Bc4
gptkbp:strategic_goals Control the center
Counterattack opportunities
Solid pawn structure
gptkbp:used_in chess tournaments
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boris_Spassky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5