{"product_id":"tricky-tromp","title":"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\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\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":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490170610037,"sku":"9781836840145","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781836840145.jpg?v=1786442057","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/tricky-tromp","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}