1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... g8f6  3. f3e5  3... d7d6  4. e5f3  4... f6e4  5. b1c3 This simple move is one of my favorite lines against the Petroff. White's play isn't very difficult and although he doesn't have an objective advantage, I can say that nothing gives him an advantage against this solid defense anywway. 5... e4c3  6. d2c3  6... f8e7  7. c1f4 