King's Gambit Declined: Petrov's Defense

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Opening Overview: King's Gambit Declined: Petrov's Defense

By playing Nf6, the player enters the King's Gambit Declined: Petrov's Defense, a setup within the King's Gambit Declined complex. Diverging from the popular King's Gambit Declined (Bc5), this line chooses Nf6. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a higher scoring weapon. This move directly controls e4 and d5.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Locked Center, Fianchetto

The strategic battle ahead will be defined by the struggle to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion. Data analysis shows a 43% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: King's Gambit: Wade Variation, King's Gambit Declined, Petrov's Defense, King's Gambit, Declined

Stockfish Analysis of King's Gambit Declined: Petrov's Defense:
+0.63 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Gambit Declined: Petrov's Defense

  • ECO Code: C30
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 30%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: King's Gambit: Wade Variation, King's Gambit Declined, Petrov's Defense, King's Gambit, Declined, Petrov's Defense, KGD, KGD: 2...Nf6, Petrov's Defense, KGD
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