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Petrov's Defense: Kaufmann Attack

ECO C429 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. c4

The Petrov's Defense: Kaufmann Attack (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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