Petrov Defense: Modern (Steinitz) Attack (C43)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.21

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 42.2% Draws: 29.3% Black Wins: 28.5%

Strategic Overview

The Petrov Defense: Modern (Steinitz) Attack (ECO code C43) 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 3. d4
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 g8f6 d2d4
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Parent Opening

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Petrov (Russian) Defense (C42)

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