Raetsky/Chetverik: Petroff Defence improvers Wie greife ich an

Wie greife ich an

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Smerdon takes care to emphasize that the best practical chance in a bad position may well differ from the numerically 'best' move favored by chess engines

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Raetsky/Chetverik: Petroff Defence improvers Wie greife ich anThe Petroff Defense is considered as one of Black's most reliable methods of meeting the king's pawn opening. By counterattacking as early as move two, Black avoids the hazards of having to face lines such as the Scotch Opening, the Italian Game and the "Spanish torture" of the Ruy Lopez. An early breach of a central file together with active piece play for both sides characterises the Petroff as a typical king's pawn opening. Until a few years ago,