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Opening· 9 plies

Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C42), reached after 9 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4.

Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack ECO C42
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Black rook
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Black queen
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Black bishop
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Black knight
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White queen
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