ChessOps - PELA-05B

[ECO code C42]

PETROFF'S DEFENCE
The Lasker Variation

Black's KKt removed White's KP, recouping his P.
White develops an early Queen to K2(e2), blocking his KB to pin Black's centre knight to its king. Tactician Dr. Emanuel Lasker (W.Champ. 1894-1921) liked leaving the beaten track! W-Alt.

    White  Black	White  Black
 1. P-K4   P-K4	     5.	Q-K2
 2. Kt-KB3 Kt-KB3
 3. KtxP   P-Q3
 4. Kt-KB3 KtxP

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