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Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Center Variation

ECO C437 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. Bd3

The Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Center Variation (C43) reaches this position after 7 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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