Library/Openings/Petrov's Defense/Classical Attack/Chigorin Variation ECO C42
Opening· 15 plies

Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C42), reached after 15 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Be7 7. O-O Nc6 8. Re1.

Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation ECO C42
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