Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. Ng5 O-O 7. Bxf7+
7… Rxf7−0.18
The position is roughly equal. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation (C41), reached after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. Ng5 O-O 7. Bxf7+, Stockfish 18 recommends 7… Rxf7 for Black. The position is roughly equal (−0.18).
Top engine moves
- −0.187… Rxf7 8. Ne6 Qe8 9. Nxc7 Qd8 10. Nxa8 b5 11. O-O Bb7 12. Nxb5
- +3.697… Kh8 8. Ne6 exd4 9. Nxd8 Bxd8 10. Qxd4 Rxf7 11. O-O Ng4 12. h3
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation?
After 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 Nf6 4. Nc3 Nbd7 5. Bc4 Be7 6. Ng5 O-O 7. Bxf7+, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 7… Rxf7 for Black, continuing 8. Ne6 Qe8 9. Nxc7 Qd8 10. Nxa8 b5 11. O-O Bb7 12. Nxb5. The position is roughly equal (−0.18). The next best moves are 7… Kh8 (+3.69).
Is the Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at −0.18: the position is roughly equal. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Philidor Defense: Nimzowitsch, Larobok Variation?
C41. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; C is the volume for open games and the French Defense.
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).