5. Nc3 variation of the Petrov’s defense

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chrisbarcacook

Oct 17, 2020

I was wondering if someone could tell me the various plans for both sides in this variation of the Petrov’s defense? Are their any model games that you can recommend?

ThrillerFan

Oct 17, 2020

Every Petroff book covers 5.Nc3. Lakdawala's book recommends 5...Nf6 and all others I have seen recommend 5...Nxc3.

If you are looking to play the White side, 90% of repertoire books recommend 5.Nc3 rather than 5.d4, so research White 1.e4 Repertoire books.