# Petrov Defence

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6.

## Etymology
Popularized by Russian chess master Alexander Petrov.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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