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Learn The Petroff Defense

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Why is the Petroff Defense popular in world championship matches?

The Petroff is one of the most solid defenses against 1.e4, but still leads to sharp positions where both sides can strive for victory.

Learn the key ideas for both sides in the Petroff Defense.
Practice thematic tactics that occur in the Petroff.
Find the moves in a model Petroff game between GMs Hikaru Nakamura and Jan-Krzysztof Duda.

The Petroff Defense is one of the most solid defenses against 1.e4. Learn the key ideas for both sides.

34 min

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Practice essential tactics in the Petroff Defense.

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Find the moves from a brilliant attacking game by GM Leinier Dominguez against GM Wesley So.

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