intermediate·Plays as black
Petrov Defense
Also called the Russian Defense. Meet 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 with 2…Nf6, copying White's threat instead of defending. A symmetrical, principled weapon used at the highest level to neutralize aggressive 1.e4 players.
Stop fearing 1.e4 — the Petrov fights back move for move. Master the main lines (Classical with d4/d5, Modern Attack, Nimzowitsch, Cochrane Gambit) and you'll meet every White try with confidence. Built for players who like clear plans, equal positions, and zero swindles by the opponent.
Black1.e4 e5ClassicalSymmetricalSolid