Modern Defense

Chessboard showing the Modern Defense with the moves 1. d4 g6 played
Contents
Learn the Opening
Play against Stockfish

Studies about the Modern Defense

Learn the Modern Defense using public studies.

Modern Defense (Hanging Pawns)
 30 by wetfart600

In this study I showcase some lines mentioned in the Hanging Pawns' Modern Defense playlist. Modern Defense is characterized by early kingside fianchetto and queenside pawn advancement. sources: Hanging Pawns | https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLssNbVBYrGcABZfxq3XCETF0XBpABDesS

Hippo
 11 by spfuller01

This is the hippo defense system for black against anything.

Pirc (Counter)
 9 by AlDante

Crush the Pirc Defence

Modern (White)
 3 by Jackypaper824

Working on my opening for 1. e4 g6 as white.

Modern Defense 1 (Black)
 3 by chessmook

This is one of several black modern defense studies on Lichess

Play against Stockfish

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