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Philidor Defence

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Also known as Philidor's Defence, Philidor's Defense, Philidor Defense, 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6

chess opening, consisting of the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6

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Moves1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 ECOC41 Named afterFrançois-André Danican Philidor ParentKing's Knight Opening SynonymPhilidor's Defence

The Philidor Defence (or Philidor's Defence) is a chess opening characterised by the moves:

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