Counter the Czech Pirc

Course

22 EPISODES (50m)

Creator

GM Avetik Grigoryan
Buy this course for $50

The Czech Pirc variation of the Pirc Defense – 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 c6 – is super popular among 2000 level players. 

One of the main reasons behind its popularity is because of a dangerous trap. Many players who employ the Czech Pirc often pin their hopes on it.

However, there’s a strange-looking novelty that sidesteps this trap and gives White a huge advantage.

You'll discover that along with how to attack against this opening...

 

Below you can find the positions taken from the course:

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After watching the course, you’ll understand why players at higher levels want to avoid playing the Czech Pirc. Are you ready?

Let’s go!

Additional Resources: Also, check out our repertoire with the White pieces in Pirc Defense and Modern Pirc. 

What you'll learn

  • How to get an advantage in the Czech Pirc (1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 c6), move-by-move.
  • Black's dangerous opening trap and how to sidestep it with a simple move.
  • The key ideas of this opening. 
  • Model games between Grandmasters where you’ll see how White converts their advantage and more.

Lesson Plan 22 episode(s)

4.6

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