The Petrov counterattacks e4 instead of defending e5, a reputation-solid drawing weapon that nonetheless hides sharp lines.
Openings / C42–C43
Petrov (Russian) Defense
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 — symmetry and rock-solid equality.
Openings / C42–C43
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 — symmetry and rock-solid equality.
The Petrov counterattacks e4 instead of defending e5, a reputation-solid drawing weapon that nonetheless hides sharp lines.