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Annotated by moppa (1200): Petrov's Defence is sometimes considered somewhat dull; indeed it's strong drawing weapon in - for example - Kramik's hands. For lower-rated players, to whom draws are rarer it should offer chances for both sides though. As should any other opening. 3.Nxe5 d6 is considered mainline - maybe it is the pawn formation that arises after ...Nxe4 (equal number of pawns for each wing) that has given … |
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Annotated by luckylarry (1572): Elementary annotation, I am just a Rookie
Intresting ending Russian defence. This is not my preferred opening take back the pawn and gain center Black Gains a pawn but lose a tempo obviously pinning the bishop castling removes pinning weak pin on the knight Black tries to gain center Trading work for black removing a dangerous Knight on 15 ... Nh5? 16 Qg4 regain pawn and… |
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Annotated by jamesdriggs (1886): My favorite responce.
Petrov Defense (C42) e5 would be better. I can harrass the queen. which I do I was looking to manouver the bishop to b6. This ties up a good square for the knight and forces my bishop closer to where I want it to be. White has to develope the kingside so he can castle. Was there a better square? King safety 2 moves to capture a piece that has moved once. I have… |
