Classical Petrov Defense

The Petrov defense is an old opening that was popular amongst the Russians in the 1900s. This opening is great for people who like symmetry and boring, positional, chess. This opening has one of the highest draw rates because it is so solid and hard for white to get an early advantage, which is why I love the Petrov's so much. It's just difficult to lose as black!

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