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Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Parma Defense
Overview
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, Parma Defense is a named branch in the Semi-Open Games group of chess theory, classified under ECO B08.
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 12 plies — specifically the moves 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2 O-O 6. O-O Bg4.
In the opening tree, this line branches off from Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System, part of the broader King's Pawn Game system.
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- ECO code
- B08
- Group
- Semi-Open Games (B)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
82,802 games · White 49.5% / Draw 7.0% / Black 43.5%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| h3 | 42,217 | |
| Be3 | 19,790 | |
| Bg5 | 6,673 | |
| e5 | 4,945 | |
| Re1 | 3,166 | |
| Bf4 | 1,420 | |
| Nd2 | 952 | |
| a4 | 827 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:35:26
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