C42 black e4 Curated

Petrov Defense

Opening Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6

About this Opening

A symmetrical defense known for its solidity. Popular at the highest levels of chess.

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Related Openings

A06 Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit 1. e4 d5 2. Nf3A06 Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap 1. e4 d5 2. Nf3 dxe4 3. Ng5 Nf6 4. Nc3 Bf5 5. Qe2 Qd4A08 King's Indian Attack: Sicilian Variation 1. e4 e6 2. d3 d5 3. Nd2 Nf6 4. Ngf3 c5 5. g3 Nc6 6. Bg2 Be7 7. O-O O-O 8. Re1A43 Benoni Defense: French Benoni 1. e4 e6 2. d4 c5 3. d5A82 Rat Defense: Balogh Defense 1. e4 d6 2. d4 f5B00 Owen's Defense 1. e4 b6