Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nf6/3. Bc4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/5n2/4p3/2B1P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQK2R |
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Petrov's Defence
3. Bc4
White's e4 pawn is left undefended in preference for more development.
Possible replies.
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- 3...Nc6
- 3...Nxe4
- 3...d6
- 3...d5
- 3...Bc5
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Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3.Nf3 or 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3.Bc4
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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| 1 | ... Nc6 |
Transposes to 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 |
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| 2 | ... Nxe4 |
Nc3 Nxc3 |
dxc3 |
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| 3 | ... d6 |
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| 4 | ... d5 |
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| 5 | ... Bc5 |
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References
- Batsford Chess Openings 2 (1989, 1994). Garry Kasparov, Raymond Keene. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
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