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ECO C42

Petrov's Defense

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6

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About this opening

The Petroff (or Russian Defense) is one of Black's most solid replies to 1.e4 e5. By mirroring with 2...Nf6, Black aims for early simplification and equality.

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