Openings and endgames
Petrov Defense
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Petrov's Defense
A defense beginning 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6, where Black counterattacks e4 instead of directly protecting e5.
Petrov's Defense, Classical Attack
A main Petrov line in which the e-pawns are exchanged and White occupies the center with d4 to challenge the knight on e4.
Petrov's Defense, Modern Attack
A system in which White challenges the center with a pawn before capturing Black’s advanced central pawn.
Petrov's Defense, Cochrane Gambit
A knight sacrifice that exposes the black king and seeks immediate activity in the center.
Petrov's Defense, Stafford Gambit
A gambit in which Black offers a pawn to bring the pieces out quickly and create threats against the white king.