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DDL is a group of select people who are amping the greatest on earth
“ Isn’t the Don Defence League the best movement in the world.”
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The Ali G Defence

When someone accuses another of racism, in response to criticism unrelated to their race. As seen by Sacha Baren Cohen's character Ali G and his famous line
"I tried telling him he shouldn't litter, and he pulled out the Ali G Defence immediately "
by Spark1 July 24, 2025
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Shestostani defence

The Shestostani Defence (also known as the Shesto–Yakub Defence) is a rare and unconventional chess opening for White, characterized by the early center pawn move e3 followed by Nf3, then d3 and Nc3, finalized by the moves Bd2 and Be2. A typical move order is 1. e3 g6 2. d3 3. Nf3 4. Nc3 5. Be2 6. Bd2, although other sequences are possible. It is considered a hypermodern and provocative system where White deliberately spends a tempo on a defensive move to limit Black's options and prepare a flexible, potentially fortified center.

Notable Games and Practitioners The opening is primarily associated with its creators, Shesto and Yakub, and has been featured in their online games. It has not been adopted by any notable grandmasters in classical play, but it occasionally appears in online content focused on unusual openings.

Example Line A representative line showcasing the Shestostani idea: 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. a3 d6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Nc3 O-O 6. Be2 White has achieved a solid, if somewhat passive, position reminiscent of a slow Pirc/Modern variation, but with the slight peculiarity of the a3 move included
Get that magnus out my board, gotta use shestostani defence flick some pieces at him
by Almazbek January 5, 2026
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Shestostani defence

The Shestostani Defence (also known as the Shesto–Yakub Defence) is a rare and unconventional chess opening for White, characterized by the early center pawn move e3 followed by Nf3, then d3 and Nc3, finalized by the moves Bd2 and Be2. A typical move order is 1. e3 g6 2. d3 3. Nf3 4. Nc3 5. Be2 6. Bd2, although other sequences are possible. It is considered a hypermodern and provocative system where White deliberately spends a tempo on a defensive move to limit Black's options and prepare a flexible, potentially fortified center.

The Shestostani Defence, played by white Origins and Naming The opening is named for its co-creators, the players Shesto and Yakub, who developed and popularized its use in online and correspondence chess in the early 21st century. It is a deliberate departure from mainline theory, designed to create imbalanced, strategic positions from the very first moves.

Example Line A representative line showcasing the Shestostani idea: 1. e4 g6 2. d4 Bg7 3. a3 d6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Nc3 O-O 6. Be2 White has achieved a solid, if somewhat passive, position reminiscent of a slow Pirc/Modern variation, but with the slight peculiarity of the a3 move included.
Get that magnus out my board, gotta use shestostani defence flick some pieces at him
by Almazbek January 5, 2026
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The Father Ted defence

Catchphrase from the TV series Father Ted. When someone is caught stealing and they insist that the money was just resting in their account.
"Dave, can you give us an update on that guy who was abusing his power of attorney to steal from his grandmother?"
"Yeah, he was arrested and tried to use the Father Ted defence"

"really? how stupid does he think we are?"
by eveonline2017 April 8, 2024
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Doon Academy of Defence

Best MNS coaching institute in India. Also leading in NDA, X&Y & CDS coaching. It's been always aspirants final choice.
Doon Academy of Defence is the best coaching in India.
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