Petroff Defense for Black Part 1 with GM Marian Petrov + PGN

Imagine taking a 200-year-old opening…

An opening trusted on the World Championship stage by legends like Karpov, Anand, Carlsen, and Nakamura.

Now add fresh ideas, sharpen it with attacking plans, pawn breaks, and must-know exchanges…

That’s exactly what GM Marian Petrov delivers in his brand-new course on the Petroff Defense for Black (and no, he didn’t invent it, even though people keep asking him!).

The result? 

Black scores 40% wins and another 30% draws, a rock-solid weapon for your repertoire.

What you will learn:

• The “Refuted” Resurrection – The move old books called a blunder is back! With modern prep and clever tactics, Black turns the tables and gets active play right from the start.
• The Ultimate Trap Weapon – Dubbed the most dangerous gambit at the club level, this line gives you rapid development, attacking chances, and brutal tricks your opponents won’t see coming
• Slaying the Bishop’s Attack – White aims for cheap shots and quick pressure. You’ll learn the precise moves to shut it down and even take over the initiative
• The Equalizer with Bite – A seemingly calm exchange that opens the center. Black neutralizes White’s space, develops smoothly, and keeps options to strike back hard
• The Knight Leap Surprise – A forgotten sideline turned modern weapon. This knight jump has been seen in games by Caruana, Nakamura, and even against Carlsen: solid, sharp, and underestimated
• The Exchange Blueprint – When White goes for the trade, Black gets exactly what he wants: a rock-solid position with active pieces and zero risk. Perfect for squeezing out points at any level

Outline:

Chapter 1 3…Nxe4
Chapter 2 Stafford Gambit
Chapter 3 3.Bc4
Chapter 4 3.d4 exd4
Chapter 5 3.d4 Ne4 Part I
Chapter 6 3.Nxe4 Part II