The Petroff Defence has traditionally been regarded as a reliable defensive mechanism to counter the aggressive 1 e4. It also has a reputation for being one of the most drawish of all openings and a choice that Black only makes when content to achieve a draw. However, in recent years, this has all changed. A new generation of players, spearheaded by the 2018 World Championship challenger, Fabiano Caruana (whose qualification route was built heavily around the Petroff), are re-interpreting this ancient defence. While recognising the impressive solidity of the Petroff they are honing it into a fine counter-attacking weapon.
Opening Repertoire: The Petroff Defence examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. The suggested lines for Black are based around the very latest games and analsysis.
Content
003 About the Author
005 Bibliography
006 Introduction
014 1. The Cochrane Gambit
032 2. The Scotch Petroff
098 3. The Main Line Petroff
190 4. The Main Line Sidelines
251 5. The New Main Line
303 6. The Three Knights Petroff
Opening Repertoire: The Petroff Defence examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. The suggested lines for Black are based around the very latest games and analsysis.
- A complete repetoire for Black in the Petroff Defence.
- A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.
Content
003 About the Author
005 Bibliography
006 Introduction
014 1. The Cochrane Gambit
032 2. The Scotch Petroff
098 3. The Main Line Petroff
190 4. The Main Line Sidelines
251 5. The New Main Line
303 6. The Three Knights Petroff