Stunning CRISS-CROSS CHECKMATE in Petrov Defence

Stunning CRISS-CROSS CHECKMATE in Petrov Defence About Petrov Defence: the Petrov Defence is a chess opening characterised by the following moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 ** Though this symmetrical response has a long history, it was first popularised by Alexander Petrov, a Russian chess player in the mid-19th century. ** The Petrov Defence has a drawish reputation; ** however, it offers attacking opportunities for both sides, and a few lines are quite sharp. Often a trade occurs and Black, after gaining a tempo, has a well-placed knight. ** Pillsbury’s game in 1895 against Emanuel Lasker testifies to this. ** in Petrov Defence, Black counterattack in the centre also avoids the Ruy Lopez, Giuoco Piano (and other lines of the Italian Game), and the Scotch Game. ** The Petrov Defence has been adopted by many of the world’s leading players, including world champions Vasily Smyslov, Tigran Petrosian, Anatoly Karpov, and Vladimir Kramnik. #shorts #chess #che