Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Mason Variation
ECO C4214 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Be7 7. O-O O-O
The Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Mason Variation (C42) reaches this position after 14 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.