Questions tagged [petroff-defense]
The Petroff Defense is the chess opening characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6. Also known as the Russian Defense in many countries.
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What's with the Petrov?
The Petrov or Russian opening is seldom seen these days:
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6
Why? Is it fully refuted? Or merely uncomfortable for Black?