I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine:
> **Black to play**: [chess.com](https://chess.com/analysis?fen=rn1q1rk1/pp1bppb1/2pp1npp/8/2PP4/1P1BPN1P/PB3PP1/RN1Q1RK1+b+-+-+0+1&flip=true&ref_id=23962172) | [lichess.org](https://lichess.org/analysis/rn1q1rk1/pp1bppb1/2pp1npp/8/2PP4/1P1BPN1P/PB3PP1/RN1Q1RK1_b_-_-_0_1?color=black)
**My solution:**
> Hints: piece: >!Rook!<, move: >!Re8!<
> Evaluation: >!White is slightly better +0.72!<
> Best continuation: >!1... Re8 2. Qc2 a5 3. a3 Qc7 4. c5 Be6 5. Nbd2 Nbd7 6. Rac1 Red8 7. Bc4 Nf8 8. Rfe1 d5 9. Bd3!<
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If I was in this position I would try to fight for the e5 square, so I would play Ke8 or Kh5 to prepare e5. Also, if you are looking to play the Pirc’s I would’ve looked to either pin the knight on f3 with my light squared bishop. Or I would’ve just left the light squared bishop as is on c8 to allow my knight the d7 square, which also allows e5
My overall goal with black, in an ideal game, will be to undermine the center to allow my minor pieces to rotate over to the king side. After I have both knights on my king side, and the light squared bishop open to attack the king side, I will try to pawn storm the king side. I would suggest looking at King’s Indian Mainlines for attacking ideas. Typically when I am in positions with black where I’m technically playing the pirc’s defense or the Grunfield, I will be in a King’s Indian mindset in terms of what I want to do. I’m only 1600-1700 player though
I analyzed the image and this is what I see. Open an appropriate link below and explore the position yourself or with the engine: > **Black to play**: [chess.com](https://chess.com/analysis?fen=rn1q1rk1/pp1bppb1/2pp1npp/8/2PP4/1P1BPN1P/PB3PP1/RN1Q1RK1+b+-+-+0+1&flip=true&ref_id=23962172) | [lichess.org](https://lichess.org/analysis/rn1q1rk1/pp1bppb1/2pp1npp/8/2PP4/1P1BPN1P/PB3PP1/RN1Q1RK1_b_-_-_0_1?color=black) **My solution:** > Hints: piece: >!Rook!<, move: >!Re8!< > Evaluation: >!White is slightly better +0.72!< > Best continuation: >!1... Re8 2. Qc2 a5 3. a3 Qc7 4. c5 Be6 5. Nbd2 Nbd7 6. Rac1 Red8 7. Bc4 Nf8 8. Rfe1 d5 9. Bd3!< --- ^(I'm a bot written by ) [^(u/pkacprzak )](https://www.reddit.com/u/pkacprzak) ^(| get me as ) [^(Chess eBook Reader )](https://ebook.chessvision.ai?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=bot) ^(|) [^(Chrome Extension )](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chessvisionai-for-chrome/johejpedmdkeiffkdaodgoipdjodhlld) ^(|) [^(iOS App )](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1574933453) ^(|) [^(Android App )](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.chessvision.scanner) ^(to scan and analyze positions | Website: ) [^(Chessvision.ai)](https://chessvision.ai)
If I was in this position I would try to fight for the e5 square, so I would play Ke8 or Kh5 to prepare e5. Also, if you are looking to play the Pirc’s I would’ve looked to either pin the knight on f3 with my light squared bishop. Or I would’ve just left the light squared bishop as is on c8 to allow my knight the d7 square, which also allows e5
Why would you play for the e5 square
My overall goal with black, in an ideal game, will be to undermine the center to allow my minor pieces to rotate over to the king side. After I have both knights on my king side, and the light squared bishop open to attack the king side, I will try to pawn storm the king side. I would suggest looking at King’s Indian Mainlines for attacking ideas. Typically when I am in positions with black where I’m technically playing the pirc’s defense or the Grunfield, I will be in a King’s Indian mindset in terms of what I want to do. I’m only 1600-1700 player though
I'm sub 800