C42Open
Petrov Defense (Russian Game)
Main Line
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6
Overview
A solid, symmetrical defense where Black counterattacks e4 instead of defending e5. Often leads to simplified positions. Favored by players seeking a safe game as Black.
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Open chess.rodeo ↗Related Openings
C50Italian Game
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
C53Italian Game: Giuoco Piano
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5
C51Italian Game: Evans Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4
C55Two Knights Defense
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6
C60Ruy López (Spanish Opening)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
C78Ruy López: Morphy Defense
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6