Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Center Variation

ECO: C43Open Games1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4 Nxe4 4.Bd3

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About the Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Center Variation

The Petrov's Defense: Modern Attack, Center Variation is a line of the Petrov's Defense, catalogued under ECO code C43 in the Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4 Nxe4 4.Bd3, with White playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Petrov's Defense has 50 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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