Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Sozin Variation

C41 Open games 16 moves

1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.O-O O-O 7.Qe2 c6 8.a4 exd4

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The Philidor Defense: Lion Variation, Sozin Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C41 (Open games). It is a variation of the Philidor Defense family. Step through the moves on the board above, then play the line yourself or review it with the built-in engine.