ECO code: B09
Opening Name: Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Unzicker Attack
Moves: 1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. f4 Bg7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. e5
Description: The Austrian Attack in the Pirc Defense is a highly aggressive and dynamic setup for White. By advancing the pawn to e5 on move 6, White immediately challenges Black's knight on f6, gaining space in the center and aiming to restrict Black's kingside development. This move embodies White’s intention to seize control of the center with strong pawn presence and launch an attack against Black's king position.
Characteristic of the Move 6. e5: This thrust forces Black's knight to move, often provoking a concession in Black's central control or kingside safety. It is a direct attempt to capitalize on White’s space advantage and to initiate an aggressive posture early in the game.
Attacking or Defensive: For White, this opening is distinctly attacking, aiming to dominate the center and generate kingside attacking chances. Black’s setup, characteristic of the Pirc, is more defensive and hypermodern, allowing White to occupy the center initially while planning to counterattack later.
Center Control: Yes, this opening strongly contests the center. White’s pawns on d4, e5, and f4 impose significant pressure and claim central space, which is a hallmark of the Austrian Attack in the Pirc Defense.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Unzicker Attack, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 4 - Move #13 black