C41
Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Krause Variation
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nd7 4. Bc4 c6 5. O-O
The Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, Krause Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code C41. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nd7 4. Bc4 c6 5. O-O.
It belongs to the Philidor Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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