It doesn't cover the modern Philidor move order, so it won't help if black knows what he's doing.
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.
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.
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.
this is what i actually do no kidding
h3 prevent Bg4 which would otherwise win the game.
If anyone needs help with beating the Philidor's Defense at white because they can't defeat it, go watch the video below!