Neo Grunfeld with GM Marian Petrov The Chess World (Release 25 August 2024)

Master the Neo-Grunfeld Defense with Grandmaster Marian Petrov!

Learn how to play the Neo-Grunfeld Defense and take your chess to the next level in our exciting new course, made by GM Marian Petrov! It’s not just any other option for Black to meet 1.d4, but a dynamic and powerful tool in your repertoire that can turn the tables against any opponent.

Course Overview

This course consists of three key chapters, dedicated to the three main alternatives that White can choose in order to avoid the traditional setup with Nc3.

Chapter 1: Lines with 3.f3

Learn how to counter this modern and aggressive approach by White. GM Petrov will take you through those key strategies and tactical ideas that shall help you gain the initiative and surprise your opponents.

Chapter 2: Lines with g3

The fianchetto, a more stable approach by White, can be a bit more challenging to meet, but do not fear! You will learn to navigate through such positions with great skill. GM Petrov delves into the insights behind the pawn structures, providing you with a deeper knowledge of the plans and correct piece placement.

Chapter 3: Lines with cxd5

When White chooses this exchange, it’s your time to shine! This chapter will be devoted to exploiting the open lines created, with activity and energetic piece play.

Practical examples are given in every chapter, with top-level games, showing how they handle such complex positions. So, not only will you learn the basic theory and ideas, but also learn how to apply it, with greater understanding. It helps you internalize and deeply familiarize yourself with the intricacies of this opening, which will surely boost your confidence and crush your opponents.

What you will learn:

• Fun Learning Experience: The style adopted by GM Petrov to teach is informative and entertaining. He makes complex ideas easy to understand and remember.
• Practical Applications: You get practical examples from games of top players, helping you understand how to repeat their successes in the Neo-Grunfeld.
• Flexible Strategies: The Neo-Grunfeld is so strong because it is flexible. Learn how to orient your strategy, depending on your opponent’s responses.

Want to update your chess repertoire against 1.d4? Then, you can be ready for anyone with the Neo-Grunfeld Defence! Hop in for a journey right into the heart of this very dynamic opening, and get ready to outplay your opponents! Let’s get going!

Outline:

Chapter 1. The f3 Lines
Chapter 2. Other Moves
Chapter 3. The cxd5 Lines