Openings #1 The Open Games

Petroff 3.d4 - Overview

The second video from GM Lars Schandorff about the Petroff presents the basic theory of the variation 3.d4. His conclusion is that "it leads to lively play, but the defence has been worked out very well for Black in all lines".

 

 

Below you can have a closer look at the variations presented in the video by replaying the moves on the board. You can also introduce your own moves and analyse them with the help of the engine.