The Petrov Defense with a C6 twist

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taseredbirdinstinct

Should the Petrov Defense ever contain the pawn move c6? Or is it a forbidden move in the Petrov Defense?

taseredbirdinstinct

Go ahead and provide an answer.

taseredbirdinstinct

I need an answer.

taseredbirdinstinct

I'm getting a sense of reluctance here.

pfren

It's usually played in the Marshall variation of the Petroff.

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