{"product_id":"2026100009622-secondhand-the-petroff-defence","title":"The Petroff Defence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Pages have notes\/underlining. Creased spine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew openings in chess history demand as much precision and theoretical depth as the Petroff Defence, and The Petroff Defence by Győző Forintos and Ervin Haag stands as one of the definitive guides to mastering this tenacious and symmetrical response to 1.e4. Part of the prestigious Batsford Library of Tournament Openings — series edited by R.G. Wade, O.B.E. — this authoritative volume systematically presents the theory and practice behind the Petroff, catalogued under Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings codes C42–C43, covering everything from classical main lines to sharp modern variations. Written for the serious club player and tournament competitor alike, it instructs readers through annotated games, theoretical surveys, and detailed move-order analysis drawn from the highest levels of competitive play.\n\nForintos and Haag bring formidable credentials to the board: both are renowned chess authorities whose combined experience illuminates not just the moves, but the strategic and tactical ideas that make the Petroff such a resilient weapon for Black. The volume reflects the rigorous, data-driven style characteristic of Batsford's celebrated chess series, offering a resource that rewards both study and repeated reference. Whether you seek to wield the Petroff as a drawing tool or a fighting weapon, this essential compendium will leave you hungry to push your pawns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203245187291,"sku":"2026100009622-SECONDHAND","price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/717d0efb-b393-4cd2-8ab9-79fe23d90b33.png?v=1788146335","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009622-secondhand-the-petroff-defence","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}