The Black Lion - an aggressive version of the Philidor Defense

Are you looking for an interesting, exciting, aggressive and flexible opening against 1.e4!? Then the “Black Lion” is just right for you! After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.0–0 c6 the lion wants to roar – and Black has the plan to attack with an early ...g5. This opening, which was championed mainly by Dutch amateur players Jerry van Rekom and Leo Jansen, is now played by grandmasters. Grandmaster Simon Williams recommends an easy-to-learn but deadly development system for Black. In an easy-to-understand and entertaining way, Williams explains the most important ideas of this opening and shows games by creative and original players such as Baadur Jobava. In what other opening do you have the chance to attack White's castling position with an early ...g5? Let the lion roar and the fun begin!