Petrov’s Defence

A discovered check wins the queen

The attacking idea

Open the e-file with check while the knight attacks d8. The king must be saved first.

The temptation

Moving the knight back looks safe but opens a checking line against the king.

If they defend

Play d6 before recovering e4. This avoids copying White's capture too soon.

Look for the tactic as you develop. The opponent can choose a different route.

They take the bait

1. e4 1… e5 2. Nf3 2… Nf6 3. Nxe5 3… Nxe4 4. Qe2 4… Nf6 5. Nc6+ 5… Be7 6. Nxd8 6… Kxd8

They defend

1. e4 1… e5 2. Nf3 2… Nf6 3. Nxe5 3… d6 4. Nf3 4… Nxe4 5. d4 5… d5 6. Bd3

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