"Philidor Defense" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after 18th-century player François-André Danican Philidor. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Philidor Defense}} Philidor Defense (uncountable)
  1. A common Open Game in chess, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6, in which black's second move is queen's pawn to the sixth rank. Wikipedia link: François-André Danican Philidor Tags: US, uncountable Categories (topical): Chess openings Synonyms: Philidor's Defense, Philidor Defence, Philidor's Defence [UK]
    Sense id: en-Philidor_Defense-en-noun-1TxnrVct Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry

Alternative forms

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