{"product_id":"9781836840145","title":"The Tricky Tromp","description":"\u003cp\u003eIM Richard Palliser outlines a combative Trompowsky (1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5) repertoire for White. The lines analysed deal with all of Black’s common responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA perennial favourite of creative players, the ‘Tromp’ sets Black complex problems from the very beginning. It has been played by Anand in a World Championship match and used as a surprise weapon by Carlsen, Nakamura, Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and many other top players. While offbeat, the Trompowsky is difficult to face.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne colourful variation outlined within is the audacious 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5 Ne4 3. h4!? – a favourite of ‘Mr Trompowsky’, the four-time British Champion, Julian Hodgson. Leading to unusual and rich middlegame play, this variation maintains its venom in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Popular Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65529982157149,"sku":null,"price":18.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1041\/3893\/2573\/files\/9781836840022.MAIN.jpg?v=1788997727","url":"https:\/\/shop.gazellebookservices.co.uk\/products\/9781836840145","provider":"Gazelle Book Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}