Somebodysson wrote:
thank you Ziryab, Scottrf, and Irontiger. Much appreciated. Its amazing how much more makes sense when someone helps it make sense.
No worries. Ask sensible questions, you should get helpful answers.
Help with Mistake in Philidor Defense
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Generally, when people do play Bg4, it's with intent to gambit a pawn for development, e.g.,
Doesn't mean it's any good, but giving up the pawn for development is certainly better than Bxf3?, or dxe5?. Of course, the Hanham variation of the Philidor (or even the counter gambit!) are MUCH better than Bg4...
thanks for the explanation.