Meanings
noun
alternative Petrov's Defence · alternative Petrov's Defense · alternative Petrov Defense
- A chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6.
Synonyms: Russian Game
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6.
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Popularized by Russian chess master Alexander Petrov.
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Petrov Defence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Petrov%20Defence
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