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The most common Philidor Defense mistakes at 1300, 1600 and 2000 →
Famous traps in the Philidor Defense: Légal's Mate · Philidor Hanham Trap
| Mistake | Side | Count | Avg loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6...Bxf7+ | Black | 86 | 4.4 pawns |
| 7...Bxf7+ | Black | 44 | 3.6 pawns |
| 5.Be7 | White | 41 | 4.0 pawns |
| 5...Bxf7+ | Black | 33 | 4.4 pawns |
| 6.c5 | White | 31 | 3.2 pawns |