Playing the Petroff by Swapnil Dhopade (hardcover)

This Playing the Petroff by Swapnil Dhopade is an English-language hardcover chess book that gives Black a practical repertoire against 1.e4, built around the Petroff Defence and its key Anti-Petroff sidelines.

What the book covers

Swapnil Dhopade presents a compact repertoire for Black that focuses on clear ideas and practical choices at the board. The book draws on the games of leading Petroff specialists such as Gelfand, Caruana and Kramnik, and it is aimed at players who want a structured opening file without having to memorise an excessive number of lines.

It is not limited to the main move order after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3. You will also find guidance for positions where White avoids the main Petroff path, including the popular 2.Bc4 Anti-Petroff line.

Why choose it?

This book is a good fit for club players, ambitious amateurs and coaches looking for an English reference on the Petroff Defence. Instead of overwhelming you with theory, it concentrates on the opening structure, typical ideas and practical decisions you are likely to face in real games.

Swapnil Dhopade is the author of this work.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Opening: Petroff Defence
• Anti-Petroff coverage: includes guidance against Anti-Petroff lines, including 2.Bc4
• Language: English
• Author: Swapnil Dhopade
• Page count: 328 pages
• Publication date: 15 July 2020
• ISBN (hardcover): 978-1-78483-106-6