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SansMegalovania

If anyone needs help with beating the Philidor's Defense at white because they can't defeat it, go watch the video below!

my137thaccount

It doesn't cover the modern Philidor move order, so it won't help if black knows what he's doing.

 

SansMegalovania

Can you tell me a better way to do it then?

 

Note: I'm not challenging. I just wondering.

QZamyad

https://youtu.be/-AdSN6CpuWQ

my137thaccount
BeatMeILoveToPlay wrote:

Can you tell me a better way to do it then?

 

Note: I'm not challenging. I just wondering.

Against this move order you could play a Vienna Game, aiming to exploit black's early d6 move:

It's worth noting that black can sometimes transpose to a Sicilian:

If black now chooses to play the Pirc, you have a transposition to the mainline:

I recommend you look into some GM games in this opening, I'm just providing lines from the database.

Ridicolous

Just play the Shirov-Gambit. Almost nobody prepares against it. You will surprise your opponents almost everytime. Getting those auto-pilot philidor players out of their comfort zone is always a good idea. 

SansMegalovania

Thanks! This is really helpful insight.

Yudodattome

this is what i actually do no kidding

Yudodattome

no i actually do it it helps later

ChessPlayer010609

In the Philidor Defense, here is a real game that teaches Philidor players a lesson that they should develop their pieces especially if pieces are attacked by multiple pieces or pawns. This is a short game with a shocking queen sacrifice and checkmate.

 

Ridicolous
smart57 wrote:

this is what i actually do no kidding

h3 prevent Bg4 which would otherwise win the game. 

Ridicolous

Philidor defense = total equality

Just play d6, e5, Nf6, Nd7, c6, Be7, h6, Qc7 without thinking.

blueemu

There's nothing wrong with the Philidor. It's a line.

Bobcat

if your playing white you should beat "Phill a door" watch Ground Hog Day 18 times
then call me the day after YESterDazze NEWS thank you.

                                       btw get a life

Bobcat

                                                   good luck

RedEye12
I wouldn’t recommend such a move as it doesn’t develop a piece and block the dark square bishop however it is still playable. Watch out for Legal’s mate