Pirc Defense | Ideas, Principles and Common Variations

[@HangingPawns]

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[@justinysghost5298]

Came for how to play the pirc, but ended up learning how to counter the pirc. Great video nonetheless!

[@user-ni2tp6ey6l]

I love your username. I keep seeing that guy everywhere :D

[@curtislevey7639]

At the very least you know of some of the lines that could have surprised you otherwise

[@mtekleel]

Curtis Levey Austrian attack is my favourite

[@ZuniTVHD]

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[@kitsunewhisker]

Exactly!

[@C0rn123]

this is hands down the best openings channel that exists

[@jackschultee8065]

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Main Ideas 2:54 e5 Variation 4:16 Initial Setup 6:59 150 Attack 7:34 Byrne Variation 8:09 Sveshnikov System (Awesome Name) 8:47 Kholmov System 10:29 Austrian Attack 12:18 Classical Variation 15:36 Modern Defense (Slightly Different Opening) 16:16 Outro

[@cydeffect22]

I’ve been looking for a straightforward educational chess channel forever thanks

[@aryansharma9767]

Bro telling us how to play pirc defence ❌ bro telling us how to counter pirc defence ✅ 😂 one of the best guy I ever seen

[@michaelvanzyl9418]

It is called the 150 attack after English players. They have a separate rating system to Fide and it was popularized by players with a rating around 150. That’s as much as I know🤷🏼‍♂️

[@HangingPawns]

Ooooh. Ok. Cheers Michael!

[@danno1800]

150 would be about 1700-1800 FIDE. Many weekend chess tournament players used the attack as an easy way to fight against the Pirc, so it got the name “The 150 Attack”.

[@boyceykr]

Yes spot on the idea of 150 attack name is that it only works against a lower rated player such as 150 ECF rating. Check out 4.Be3 .. a5 response seems really interesting for black. Pirc subtle opening for black, if black player keeps his nerve, has numerous weapons and counter attack options for the over confident white player.

[@disciple2742]

Why can't chess-tubers ever show you an opening without showing you 10000 other things that can be played

[@reggiewilliamsmusic5]

Thank you sir for a very well explained chess video on the Pirc opening. I am a low rated player however this teaching has helped me.

[@yosefcohen483]

Thank you Hanging Pawns, excellent.

[@duatexistence8040]

I've been watching your videos for some time now, and i have got to say, your dedication, discipline and workrate is just inspiring to a Chess novice as myself. Amazing! Best Chess videos on KZbin! I was wondering if you have any plans for a Kings Indian series in the near future? Its my favourite response to d4. Best of luck to you!

[@HangingPawns]

Thank you Arno:) Yes, the KID is coming in the d4 series. Due to numerous requests it will be the first opening. It should come up sometime in April or late March

[@salemtv5808]

@@HangingPawns hello...I’d like to thank you for the amazing content and ask you why don’t you issue these incredible contents as courses for us to buy and enjoy...they are as good as any course I bought or even better...I’m sure they r better than Gotham and I bought two courses before discovering your channel...finally I’m here cause I wanted to learn the Pirc...is this playlist good for me.. or it’s for people who wanna learn how to counter ..thanks

[@GoldenBoyXCM]

7:11 wikipedia: They called this the 150 Attack, because players of this strength (150 ECF) can easily play this position and get strong play without any theory.

[@flinson3429]

Came here for learning the pirc but Learnt how to play against the pirc. Got the White's perspective. Thank you

Great job! Lot of knowledge but put it in simple way.

[@ChessJournal]

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[@wolfemotivation4412]

Another amazing and instructional video! I love how you compare other openings structures to the one you're talking about! It helps so much with my broad understanding of Chess! I can't thank you enough! I admire your consistency in making these awesome videos and training hard!! I know you'll make GM! Keep being awesome! I'm learning so much! Knowledge is truly the most valuable thing in this world, so thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@HangingPawns]

Thank you for watching, thank you for the continual support and for believing in me!

[@prakash_clt]

​@@HangingPawnssir, can you give me links to other pirc defence variations on your channel.

[@ankurj9]

Excellent! Would like to see more videos on hypermodern openings.

[@HangingPawns]

Thank you Ankur!

[@artherladett442]

aye, Mr. Hanging Pawn, you are the real MVP. Thank you for sharing your seemingly encyclopedic knowledge

[@HangingPawns]

No problem Arther:) Thank you for watching.

[@Rspknlikeab0ssxd]

I am a modern defense player but I was recommended by a FM to consider the pirc because it leads to similar positions, but with less theoretical knowledge required. I'm impressed by this video and will enjoy your other pirc vids, and will continue to watch your modern ones too :)

[@ianrhys]

You are one of the best chess tutors on KZbin. I've learned a lot from your videos. Thank You Stephan! Keep up the excellent work.

[@scruffysean3640]

Thank you, Stjepan, your content is amazing. Insightful video. And thank you for properly pronouncing "Pirc" and "fianchetto."

[@polilling]

I think '150 attack' is called like that because in England they said it was so easy to carry on that even a 150 level player could use it successfully. I think they use ECF rating (English Chess Federation). Another version I found is because all white pieces except from pawns sum up 150 points... ¿?

[@jamesmiers1220]

Wow. You are amazing. You must work so hard to put these together. They are top quality. So clear. Really perfect. Well done.

[@JohnBrazel]

This defense is a complete mystery to me. Thank you for this buddy!

[@ragnarermert2351]

Nice video and I'm happy to see the Pirc covered because right now I do not really have anything against the it. Are you going to cover the Modern after the Pirc because of their similarity or are you going to cover something else?

[@HangingPawns]

Yup. The modern is coming right after

[@trombonemunroe]

I would love to see you do a series on the Czech Pirc! which features 3...c3 and 4...Qa5

[@aspoonfulofknowledge]

Great job!! Looking forward to other videos.

[@JockeDieden]

This is the best pirc summary in the world.

[@trajan098117]

Excellent video and an excellent series on the pirc. Good work, thanks for this, I learned a lot.

[@AlexPerez-ek3xp]

amazing and instructional video! Thank you

[@javiwheein]

I'm new to chess and I find your explanation really understandable. Thanks!

[@sagarbhasagi305]

#Woww....Sir, You are Really Great Teacher!!! #Im_learning_Too_much_from_Ur_Videos!! #Very_Good_Explanation_in_Each_Part☺️!!

[@HangingPawns]

Thank you:)

[@danno1800]

It is true - you have a real gift for teaching important chess lessons. Thank you very much for posting these videos.

[@aahmed9201]

Another brilliant video. Very informative. I have always got into a cramped position leading to a very sharp attack and quick loss. Looking forward to learning some ideas... Thank You For Your Efforts!!

[@HangingPawns]

No problem! Thank you!

[@rayirving4215]

The exact video I was lookin for my friend plays the pirc defense I usually play f4 when goes c6 now I’ll play him more aggressively with the move Be3 sac sac mate!!!

[@LoizosKoukoumas]

Can someone tell me the name of the GM mentioned at 10:14? Greate videos btw. I would love it if you could include some of these additional info you are mentioning, either with text on the video or on the description :) Cheers!

[@jaydub2971]

That would be Yasser Seirawan, an American GM whom I believe resides in Belgium. He has several videos here, some in collaboration with other players

[@AntonioRadici]

great and very instructive video, thanks for making it!

[@OtokoWarrior]

Thanks for another great video.

[@dipertag]

Do you cover positions exclusively from the white perspective? I'd like some videos focusing on openings from the black perspective.

[@bjellison905]

This is a black specific opening. It's called something different when you open like this in white

[@DanielHernandezBC]

​ @Hanging Pawns You don't seem to like this one very much. Which opening do you suggest for beginners?

[@thirdEye915]

thanks...please make videos on slav and semi slav opening theories

[@rhodzlan]

Great instruction video , easy to understand , i also play the Pirc. I'm 1600-1700 so this is good additional info. i will add you to one of my favorites including GingerGM . :))))) I just subscribed :))))

[@blackleaf6902]

Please put background in dark mode

[@eldonbgrove]

Could you please show the a through h labels on the board. I love your content; I’m a subscriber.

[@michalkonieczny3345]

Hi, I just came across your videos while searching for insights on Pirc defense. I like your content a lot, insightful and to the point. I have a question - as a beginner I often face opponents that do not go for 2.d4 but play something more passive, like 2.d3 or 2.Nc3. What should I do in such case? Stick with development along the main line, or take the opportunity to play 2....e5 uncontested? Thanks!

[@rafael3492]

Great series! Keep it coming!

[@rutachaudhari5774]

Nice video thanks for the intro!

[@davidwestwood6850]

I've been pronouncing it wrong. Thanks for giving the correct pronunciation and explaining how the opening should work. I'm not a fan of the Pirc because of what it allows for white. Engaging instruction as usual.

[@HangingPawns]

No problem David. I'm not a huge fan either, but still, knowing how to defeat it is necessary (and if you follow Sun Tzu, the best way is to learn it yourself:)

[@leenaoleenatarun]

You will be GM very soon, you are having many followers from all over the world, Nobody gives nice explanation like u...thanks very much Stefen I want you to make more videos on endgame

[@Gavolak]

I'm trying to learn the Pirc defense to advance from 1650 to 17-1800+ but whenever I play against very solid players, I always end up a pawn down and it stems from a center push which fails. Could you make a video covering center push strategy?

[@saubhagyasingh4655]

In austrian attack. Isnt Na6 bad?.. 12:10 B×a2 would disrupt the structure. Double pawns at corner.....?????

[@HangingPawns]

Na6 is the main move. Nc6 is also ok

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

Thank you.

[@Robertl-xz6yl]

GM Akobian is known for playing the Czech pirc and GM Simon Williams for playing the black lion. These are worth knowing and not included in the series.

[@harshrajjadhav940]

The black lion is really good for casual players. It’s quite feisty

[@psymon3823]

Very useful analysis

[@HangingPawns]

Thank you!

[@concars1234]

I really love this defense, it's giving me quite a bit of success against higher rated players

[@bjellison905]

I'm just now learning the real theory behind the game. I knew how the pieces moved but nothing about openings or hanging pieces, 3 way guards and sacrifices. I have issues with vision though. Sometimes I can see exactly what they want me to do and why. Some games I can see 6 moves ahead. Most games I make mistakes, I have a 2 move vision, I leave pieces unguarded, and have problem focusing on the whole board instead of imminent attack. I know that's their plan but I cant seem to break it

[@mrroryrcm]

Thanks for making these, what about the Czech-Pirc Defense with f6 instead of b6, with the idea to move the Queen to the 5th rank on the next move to pin the white King? Any thoughts on that variation?

[@texasred6216]

He covers the Czech-Pirc in his detailed video on the Classical Variation.

[@hsinghal1]

Hi Thanks for the nice videos. I like your channel a lot because it has a nice pace. Sometimes (mostly) my mind feel dizzy due to rapid intake of information. But I prefer it this way rather than slowly going over the moves. Here i want to say that you and GM Ben Finegold are my teachers of chess from KZbin. In his videos one thing I don't like is that for a long time he goes over very slowly and suddenly the moves are so rapid that it become hard to follow. I have one question regarding this opening. Many times my opponents play 2... g7 before Nf6 then is it OK to go for three pawn centre. Does three pawn centre has any advantage at all? Thank you in advance

[@internalinjectiontrulyhere770]

I know them challenges at times are known to be restudied

[@vindicator237]

Excelent video 😀

[@fandastruhal5231]

Perfect video, ... I like Pirc defence,,,, it is good opening for future....rhk, Stephan

[@MrJCMilan]

great content

[@ph6560]

At 9:18 ; why shouldn't black take Nxd4? It gives him perfect counter play!

[@furiousangel8960]

great,tnx..

[@HangingPawns]

Np

[@danielholta5721]

Bayonett charge is one that beats alot of pirc players if they aren't familiar with how to defend against it.

[@SatenSheets]

You should label this "how to attack Pirc defense"

[@SallesGonza]

Is this a good opening for 1000's?

[@ШамильРамазанов-ж3ь]

11:04 fe +3 f5 = But you recommend f5. Why?

[@sleepy4x]

Dear Stepan, can you show what black should o if white refuses to ply 2.d4 and instead plays 2.Nc3 or 2.f4. Is there a good plan which goes not into the Sicilian Grand Prix?

[@TheChrasse]

What if white decides to chase the knight in the opening with 3. e5? I assume it leads to the exchange of queens by black, followed by 5. Kxd1 Ng4. But isn't that just worse for black?

[@himshingyue286]

In that case black simply wins a pawn

[@piotrruszelak180]

Any chance to see movie about Czech Pirc 3...c6?

[@George_Beth]

will you cover it as a repertoire for white or for black? thanks !

[@HangingPawns]

For both. I will try to be as unbiased as possible (even though I'm an e4 player)

[@George_Beth]

@@HangingPawns thanks, what is your elo fide if you don't mind me asking?

[@HangingPawns]

@@George_Beth Not at all, it's in the about section anyway:) 1880 now, perhaps a bit more. Not sure until the new list comes out in march

[@George_Beth]

@@HangingPawns oh I am surprised because your understanding of chess is of higher level than 1880. definitely above 2100. well done. and you are still young - how old are you? :-)

[@HangingPawns]

I'm 28 now. Started 2 years ago:) And thanks!

[@paiinz1341]

Nice Video ;)

[@HangingPawns]

Thanks!

[@dronrajpal2035]

Which chess engine is this ?

[@MrAlexLowen]

Flip the freaking board

[@FallensYT]

flip your phone 🙏🏻

[@RayMan012150]

They called this the 150 Attack, because players of this strength (ELO 1800) can easily play this position and get strong play without any theory. The original Argentine idea probably is only viable after 4. Be3 Bg7 5. Qd2 0-0 6.0-0-0 c6 (or Nc6)

[@wormtownpaul]

If you play the Pirc against e4, what would be a sister black opening to use against d4?

[@HangingPawns]

King's Indian

[@jaydub2971]

As a (very mediocre) Pirc player, I favor Benoni lines vs. 1.d4. Stjepan's videos on both have been a great help.

[@smashu2]

150 attack used by lower rated player to beat higher rated player easy :) I think it might be stronger than the austrian attack or the Nf3 because black seem to have slightly slower counter play than in the dragon.

[@HangingPawns]

Yeah, it's very aggressive and you could go wrong eaaasily.

[@anotherperson7011]

What if bc5 happend what should black do ?

[@mladenpopovic4941]

A sta je bilo sa e4 e5 otvaranjima

[@HangingPawns]

Zasad su Talijanka i Španjolka gotove

[@HangingPawns]

@@mladenpopovic4941 Da, još Ruska, Filidor i Škotska

[@thsyekhafsjbfgsjv222]

Its hard to understand....1st white is on my side but im supposed to learn with black,instead learning to play against the pirc...try to change that plis🙏teach from the black side if its a defense opening

[@jaroslavpors6559]

Thank you very very much I love this openning but I can not find materials thanks

[@HangingPawns]

Glad to help Jaroslav. Six detailed videos coming up. First one tomorrow:)

[@somedatussr4323]

Just played a game like this and had no clue what I was doing although I did win

[@shawnburnham1]

15:00

[@valtr1578]

2. f4 ?

[@HangingPawns]

Will be mentioned in the Austrian Attack video

[@NeoZondix]

Sorry, I'm a beginner... Can someone explain what "sac, sac, mate" means?

[@Miguel_77]

I think "Sac, Sac" means two sacrifices, then this ends up in a Checkmate eventually.

[@NeoZondix]

@@Miguel_77 Thanks, you're right

[@rizka7945]

I think white does fine after 5.O-O at 13:29.

[@internalinjectiontrulyhere770]

I restudied

[@dr.manishrajmundhra3369]

i was searching for something against it and the 150 attack is coming

[@HangingPawns]

Coming soon:) It will be out on Sunday

[@dr.manishrajmundhra3369]

waiting for it

[@robertcooper1952]

I play the Pirc Defense and the 150 Attack bothers me. It's like being on the black side of a Saemisch King's Indian.

[@ravirawat6856]

I think you should cover the main openings first like QGD, Slav or Benoni first why are you covering openings like King gambit and Pirc those are rare.

[@HangingPawns]

Because I'm covering e4 openings first Ravi. I will finish soon and then move on to d4:)

[@ravirawat6856]

@@HangingPawns Ohh, that means I have to wait a lot for QGD and Slav. Can you tell what else of E4 openings is still left to cover

[@HangingPawns]

@@ravirawat6856 The Modern, Alekhine, Scandinavian, Scotch, Philidor, Nimzowitsch, Petrov

[@sleepy314]

@@HangingPawns... good, because I am learning and decided to start with e4 :)

[@ragnarermert2351]

Hanging Pawns shouldn't you Cover the two Knights too?

[@pircnowitzki-schach5540]

(Y)

[@sunittarafdar7605]

You talk to much