Pirc Defence

English

Etymology

Named after the Slovenian grandmaster Vasja Pirc.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪəts dɪˈfɛns/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪɹts dɪˈfɛns/

Proper noun

Pirc Defence

1. (chess) An opening characterised by Black responding to 1.e4 with 1...d6 and 2...Nf6, followed by ...g6 and ...Bg7, while allowing White to establish an impressive-looking centre with pawns on d4 and e4.