Bishop's Opening - Philidor counter-attack
1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 c6
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AllPlaying the Bishop's Opening - Philidor counter-attack
The Bishop's Opening – Philidor Counterattack arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 c6. ECO code: C23.
Black prepares ...d5, challenging the bishop immediately. After 3.d4, the position opens up and Black can play ...d5, gaining central space. The counterattack is solid and gives Black good equalising chances.
Bishop's Opening Philidor Counter-attack variations
d4
C23
3. d4 d5 4. exd5 cxd5 5. Bb5+ Bd7 6. Bxd7+ Nxd7 7. dxe5 Nxe5 8. Ne2