The Petroff Defence, characterized by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6, has long been a solid choice at the highest levels of chess. Its popularity surged in the 1990s and 2000s, thanks to players like Kasparov, Karpov, Anand, Adams, and Kramnik, who introduced innovative ideas for both White and Black. Today, Adams and Kramnik continue to utilize the Petroff, alongside 2018 World Championship challenger Fabiano Caruana. This DVD presents a structured approach to understanding the Petroff, highlighting the contrast between sidelines, where comprehension is key, and main lines, which require extensive knowledge and experience. It includes discussions on structural themes and annotated games, focusing on two specific structures in depth. The author also proposes two minor lines for Black to address challenges faced in recent games against 5.d4 and 5.Nc3. The video runs for 5 hours and 29 minutes and features interactive training with feedback, along with a database of model games. Daniel Fernandez, the youngest Grandmaster in the UK, is known for his solid style and thematic, systems-based approach to chess. He has also contributed to ChessBase and CHESS Magazine and has coached emerging English talents. System requirements include a minimum of Pentium III 1 GHz and 1 GB RAM, with recommended specifications for optimal performance.
