The evergreen PhilidorThe Philidor defence has a long history. When it made its first appearance, at a time where theory was (almost) non existent, tactically gifted players were often successful with an early (and dubious) f5 push (3f5). Another suspicious line (3exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 g6) arises when Black takes on d4 and fianchettoes their king bishop. The Antoshin (3exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 Be7 6. Bc4 0 0) on the other hand, is more reliable. Despite its passive look,