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.
Swapnil Dhopade is a young Indian Grandmaster and a renowned coach, including of the Indian Women's Team. His other students include Raunak Sadhwani who achieved the GM title at age 13.