Explore the intricacies of the Pirc Defense, a powerful chess opening for Black, in this comprehensive 9-hour course led by NM Robert Ramirez. Delve into various lines including the 150 Attack, Austrian Attack, Byrne Variation, and Fianchetto Variation. Analyze games featuring the Pirc Defense played by top players like Magnus Carlsen and Bobby Fischer. Learn how to effectively use this opening against strong opponents, from club players to grandmasters. Discover tactical possibilities, strategic ideas, and how to prepare the Pirc Defense for tournament play. Gain insights on transitioning from the Pirc to related openings like the King's Indian Defense. Through numerous lessons and game analyses, develop a deep understanding of this flexible and dynamic opening, potentially elevating your chess rating from 1500 to 2200.
Overview
Syllabus
Learn the Pirc Defense as Black | My Best Opening for Black | Chess Lesson # 69.
Pirc Defense VS The 150 Attack | Chess Lesson # 70.
From 1500 to 2200 Playing Pirc Defense as Black and as White | Chess Lesson # 71.
Chess Lesson # 72: How To Prepare Any Opening.
Pirc Defense vs The Austrian Attack | Chess Lesson # 73.
My Pirc Defense Game In The World Open Chess Tournament | Lesson # 76.
Chess Lesson # 81: Magnus Carlsen Plays The Pirc Defense.
Chess Lesson # 96: Pirc Defense vs Byrne Variation as Black.
Chess Lesson # 97: Pirc Defense vs Fianchetto Variation as Black.
Lesson # 109: Chess Game vs Grandmaster Miguel Santos Ruiz.
Tournament Game with the Pirc Defense | Chess lesson # 110.
Pirc Defense vs Spike Variation | Chess Lesson # 116.
Pirc Defense: how I play against it.
Chess Game with the Pirc Defense.
Pirc Defense Destroys Austrian Attack | Chess Lesson # 128.
Pirc Defense Full of Tactics | Chess Lesson # 129.
Pirc Defense vs Bobby Fischer’s Austrian Attack | Chess Lesson # 133.
Chess Speedrun to 2350 Lesson # 135.
Pirc Defense | Lesson # 139.
I Played Pirc and King's Indian Defense VS Strong Chess Masters | Lesson # 141.
Chess Lesson # 147 Pirc Defense VS H4 Bayonet Attack.
Pirc and King's Indian Defense Strike Again! Chess Lesson # 148.
Pirc Defense VS Austrian Attack! Chess Lesson # 156.
Taught by
NM Robert Ramirez
