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    Chess Openings

    Lion Defense

    1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7 · ECO B07

    Lion Defense position after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7. White: pawn on d4, pawn on e4, knight on c3, pawn on a2, pawn on b2, pawn on c2, pawn on f2, pawn on g2, pawn on h2, rook on a1, bishop on c1, queen on d1, king on e1, bishop on f1, knight on g1, rook on h1. Black: rook on a8, bishop on c8, queen on d8, king on e8, bishop on f8, rook on h8, pawn on a7, pawn on b7, pawn on c7, knight on d7, pawn on e7, pawn on f7, pawn on g7, pawn on h7, pawn on d6, knight on f6.

    Lion Defense is a chess opening that arises after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7. It is classified B07 in the ECO system, and the position after these moves has white to move.

    Variations continuing from this position

    Each of these is a named opening reached by playing on from 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7. Open any of them to load the position on the board.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Lion Defense?
    The Lion Defense is a chess opening that arises after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7. It is classified B07 in the ECO system.
    What are the moves of the Lion Defense?
    1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nbd7. After these moves it is white to move.
    What variations come from the Lion Defense?
    Named continuations include Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor, Lion Defense: Bayonet Attack, Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor, Lion's Cave, Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Delayed Bishop Sacrifice, Lion Defense: Anti-Philidor, Lion's Cave, Lion Claw Gambit. There are 5 named variations reachable from this position in total.

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