Crash Pirc – Simplified

Playing against hypermodern openings such as the Pirc, Modern, and Philidor can be tricky, given their varied move orders and unorthodox strategies. Black players who favor these lines are often seasoned experts, adept at creating confusion and seizing opportunities.

That being said, many top-level grandmasters regard these openings as suboptimal for a reason.

The main issue with the Pirc, Modern is that Black willingly gives up control of the center. So, what’s White’s best response? It’s straightforward: seize the center!