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Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Trifunovic Variation

ECO C4314 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. Bd3 d5 5. Nxe5 Bd6 6. O-O O-O 7. c4 Bxe5

The Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Trifunovic Variation (C43) 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.

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