Petrov (Russian) Defense (C42)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.08

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 41.6% Draws: 29.4% Black Wins: 29.0%

Strategic Overview

The Petrov (Russian) Defense (ECO code C42) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 g8f6
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