Modern Defense: Mongredien Defense, with Nc3

The Modern Defense: Mongredien Defense, with Nc3 is a chess opening classified under ECO code B06 in the Semi-Open Games family, where Black responds to 1.e4 with something other than 1...e5, including the Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann, and Pirc. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. Nc3 b6. The resulting position leaves white to move.