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Czech Defense

What is the Czech Defense?

The Czech Defense is a chess opening that begins with 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 c6. It is classified under ECO B07. Black chooses it with the move c6.

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Moves: 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 c6

ECO: B07

Chosen by: Black

How to learn an opening

Learn the ideas before the moves: where the pieces go, which pawn breaks matter and what the typical middlegame plans are. Then play it, and after each game look up the point where you or your opponent left the known moves. MentoChess shows that point automatically for every game you import.

Opening lessons: Three golden opening rules · Scholar’s mate and how to stop it · Italian Game: plans, not just moves · Answering 1.d4: the Queen’s Gambit Declined · Meeting the Sicilian with 2.c3 · From moves to structures

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