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- King's Pawn Game B00
- Nimzowitsch Defense B00
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Nimzowitsch Defense: Pirc Connection
Overview
Nimzowitsch Defense: Pirc Connection is a specific line in the Semi-Open Games family (ECO B00), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Semi-Open Games group covers semi-open games — replies to 1.e4 where Black declines the symmetrical 1…e5 in favour of an asymmetric pawn structure.
The line arises from 4 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 Nc6 2. Nc3 g6.
The line refines Nimzowitsch Defense, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- B00
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 4
- Parent
- Nimzowitsch Defense
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Statistics from Lichess
63,884 games · White 50.8% / Draw 4.5% / Black 44.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17,338 | |
| d4 | 15,528 | |
| Bc4 | 11,069 | |
| f4 | 8,315 | |
| g3 | 3,562 | |
| d3 | 2,919 | |
| Bb5 | 1,931 | |
| b3 | 937 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:58:24
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