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Annotated by fiercequeen (1200): it is not the size of your tool: it is how you can use it; at least, that is what most men are trying to make me believe... a Russian invention... taking pawn e4, was the least Black could do... no second chances... not a sweat broken: not a f*ck given... Black is going on a fake attack... all under control... not very impressive... but impressive enough to Black: g6 was an… |
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Annotated by charleshiggie (2222): I outgraded my opponent, so I play e4, hoping for a quick win. Petrov's defence. It has a drawing reputation. This is a little unusual. More common is d6. Nf6xe4 is a mistake, after Qe2 white has an advantage, as if black moves the knight again, white has the killing Nc6 discovered check, winning the black queen. This is a mistake, allowing white to develop with gain of time. White is… |
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Annotated by jotheblackqueen (1200): 2. ........ Nf6 (the Petrov's defense, instead of defending his e pawn he attacks mine and develops a piece). 4. ......... Nxe4 (moves 3 and 4 are very standard classical Petrov). 5. d3 chases the knight away and opens a diagonal to the queen bishop. 5. Black backs his knight off to f6 and the position looks very symmetrical. I bring my other knight out next move and this hits at e4 and… |
