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1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2

Chess openings · Pirc Defense: Classical Variation · B08

Pirc Defense: Classical Variation, Quiet System

16,422 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Be2. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 46%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12001,178
51%46%
1200–15994,249
48%47%
1600–19996,072
50%46%
2000 and up4,923
49%44%
All ratings16,422
49%46%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet4,533
48%48%
Blitz8,702
49%45%
Rapid3,049
50%44%
Classical138
59%33%

Variations (3)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Chigorin LineB082,353
48%47%
Parma DefenseB082,074
49%45%
Czech DefenseB081,794
49%45%