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orejano
orejano
Jan 24, 2008
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#21
I hate the pirc I never was able to win against this defence when I'm playing white.
xyzzy
xyzzy
Jan 24, 2008
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#22

Silly question but where did the name "PIRC" come from?   This is my first encounter with the acronym.

fischer-inactive
fischer-inactive
Jan 25, 2008
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#23
Yes, a silly question indeed. "Pirc" is NOT an acronym. GM Vasja Pirc (pronounced 'Peertz') made significant contributions to this opening, and as a result, it now bears his name.