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Petrov's Defense: Cochrane Gambit, Center Variation

ECO C429 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nxf7 Kxf7 5. d4

The Petrov's Defense: Cochrane Gambit, Center Variation (C42) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black 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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