"Pirc Defence" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈpɪəts dɪˈfɛns/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈpɪɹts dɪˈfɛns/ [General-American]
Etymology: Named after the Slovenian grandmaster Vasja Pirc. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Pirc Defence}} Pirc Defence
  1. (chess) An opening characterised by Black responding to 1.e4 with 1...d6 and 2...Nf6, followed by ...g6 and ...Bg7, while allowing White to establish an impressive-looking centre with pawns on d4 and e4. Wikipedia link: Pirc Defence, Vasja Pirc Categories (topical): Chess

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