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Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Closed Variation

ECO C4210 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 Nf6

The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Closed Variation (C42) reaches this position after 10 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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