C42

Petrov's Defense: Stafford Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6

The Petrov's Defense: Stafford Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C42. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6.

It belongs to the Petrov's Defense family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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