Pirc Defense: 150 Attack, Sveshnikov-Jansa Attack

ECO B07

Move order

1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Be3 c6 5. h3

Pirc Defense: 150 Attack, Sveshnikov-Jansa Attack (B07)abcdefgh12345678

Ideas

ECO B covers semi-open games after 1. e4 where Black does not reply …e5. White stakes a claim in the center and opens lines for the bishop and queen. This entry tracks a longer branch in the opening tree. Use the diagram and SAN list to recognize the tabiya, then try the line against Maia to explore typical plans in practice.

Play this opening against Maia