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Petrov Defence

Petrov Defence noun: a chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6.

Noun

Petrov Defence

  1. A chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6.
    Synonyms:
    Russian Game

Synonyms of Petrov Defence

Forms of Petrov Defence

alternative formPetrov's Defence
alternative formPetrov's Defense
alternative formPetrov Defense

Origin of Petrov Defence

Popularized by Russian chess master Alexander Petrov.

Questions about Petrov Defence

What does Petrov Defence mean?
Petrov Defence means a chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6.
What part of speech is Petrov Defence?
Petrov Defence is a noun.

Words near Petrov Defence in the dictionary

  1. petrothermal
  2. petrotympanic
  3. petrotympanics
  4. petrous
  5. Petrov
  6. Petrov Defence
  7. Petrov Defense
  8. Petrov's Defence
  9. Petrov's Defense
  10. Petrova
  11. Petrovas

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