Playing the Petroff

The Petroff Defense is universally recognized as one of Black's soundest responses to 1. e4, having been tried and tested by a host of World Champions and other elite players. This book shows how you too can harness the power of this top-class opening. It also provides guidance on how to deal with 1. e4 e5 games where White avoids 2. Nf3, with particular focus on 'Anti-Petroff ' lines such as 2. Bc4.