Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...Nf6/3. d4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
rnbqkb1r/pppp1ppp/5n2/4p3/3PP3/5N2/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R |
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Petrov Defence[edit]
Now, Black has to choose between the two pawns which to capture : 3...exd4 or 3...Nxe4. Unless he wants to keep on playing a symmetrical game with 3...d5.
A transposition to Philidor's Defence is possible by the mean of 3...d6
Theory table[edit]
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation.
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. d4
| 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| ... exd4 |
= | |
| ... Nxe4 |
= | |
| ... d5 |
= |
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