{"product_id":"petroffs-defense-tournament-paperback","title":"Petroff's Defense (Tournament) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErvin Haag\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGyozo Forintos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn excellent practical opening for club and tournament players alike, learn the strategies behind Petroff's Defense in this guide from a duo of elite chess players.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this completely revised and rewritten edition of the 1983 original, learn new techniques and tactics from the same trusted authors. The earlier edition of the Petroff has been enriched by the introduction of many new tactical variations, often involving castling on opposite sides, making it an ideal weapon for the counter-attacking player. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Petroff Defense shares tips on an opening move that is reliable at the highest levels and a favorite of such great players as Anatoly Karpov, Jan Timman, and Artur Yusupov. With all the important variations covered in depth with many new suggestions and improvements from Gyözö Forintos and Ervin Haag, this book is sure to lead to conversation among those with adventurous ideas over the many unexplored areas of this move.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely revised and rewritten edition of the 1983 book by the same authors. Since the earlier edition the Petroff has been enriched by the introduction of many new tactical variations, often involving castling on opposite sides, which make it an ideal weapon for the counter-attacking player. All the important variations are covered in depth with many new suggestions and improvements by the two authors, but there are still many unexplored areas for those with adventurous ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eErvin Haag is an International Master, chess editor, and trainer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGyözö Forintos is a Grandmaster and one of the most experienced internationals of the famous Hungarian chess school. He is a former Hungarian Champion and has represent his country in six chess Olympiads.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.1 x 5.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 1992\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751243153696,"sku":"9780020285618","price":20.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3957c3cbc6b2a72c7a3d4824a33cf9e6.webp?v=1779968532","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/petroffs-defense-tournament-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}