Petrov's Defense: Classical Attack, Mason Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C42), reached after 14 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. d4 d5 6. Bd3 Be7 7. O-O O-O.

Black rook — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

Black knight — Use ← → arrows or click moves to step through.

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