In this database, GM Boris Avrukh is dealing with one of the most solid and respected weapons against Queen's Indian Defence - Petrosian System. The starting position of the variation arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.a3
In different time periods, Petrosian Variation was employed by many top players. For instance, nowadays, this is the way in which Mamedyarov meets the Queen's Indian Defence. Theoretically speaking, like in every decent opening, Black should be able to hold the balance. From a practical perspective, however, White's play is easier. In many positions, Black struggles to obtain counterplay.
In his current work, Avrukh presents the modern way of playing the Petrosian System. He provides a number of decent novelties, as well as powerful positional concepts. Also, he explains all the thematic ideas in the variation.
The database consists of 11 theoretical chapters and 20 test positions.
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