Learn from Tigran Petrosian with IM Boroljub Zlatanovic

Master Petrosian’s Maneuvering, Safety, Constriction & Prophylaxis

What if you could combine Rudolf Spielmann’s fearless sacrifices with Aron Nimzowitsch’s positional genius?

The result is Petrosian’s Iron Method.

This powerful approach is built on Petrosian’s trademark principles… the Maneuvering Algorithm, King’s Safety Blueprint, Constriction Method, and Prophylaxis 2.0.

With it, Tigran Petrosian racked up countless victories against the world’s top players, capturing 2 World Championships and 4 Soviet Championships.

Now, IM Boro Zlatanovic has spent years deciphering Petrosian’s games, and in this brand-new course, he reveals the entire Iron Method to you.

Here’s what you are going to learn:

• Maneuvering Algorithm – Petrosian mastered the art of placing his pieces on their absolute best squares while quietly limiting his opponent’s options. IM Zlatanovic breaks down these hidden techniques step by step. Learn this and open the door to 2000 Elo and beyond.
• King’s Safety Blueprint – Known as the greatest defender in history, Petrosian had a simple rule: when danger approached, safeguard the king first. Learn this skill and you’ll not only survive attacks but often turn them into victories.
• Constriction Method – Petrosian’s superpower was paralysis. He could tie down his opponent’s army, leaving them helpless. This is how he dethroned Botvinnik and defended against Spassky. Once you learn it, your opponents will feel suffocated.
• Prophylaxis & Anticipation – Call it Prophylaxis 2.0. Petrosian didn’t just stop threats; he saw them coming before they even existed. Mastering this mindset is your pathway to elite play in the 2200–2400 Elo range.

Don’t miss your chance to add the Iron Method to your arsenal.

Master 4 powerful elements, study 24 carefully chosen games to see them in action, and start applying these principles in your own play.

Outline:

Introduction
Chapter 1. Maneuvering. Petrosian – Sax
Chapter 2. Maneuvering. Petrosian – Rossetto
Chapter 3. Maneuvering. Petrosian – Kozma
Chapter 4. Maneuvering. Petrosian – Ivkov
Chapter 5. Maneuvering. Petrosian – Bouwmeester
Chapter 6. Maneuvering. Langeweg – Petrosian
Chapter 7. Maneuvering. Averbakh – Petrosian
Chapter 8. Maneuvering. Simagin – Petrosian
Chapter 9. Patience. Petrosian – Chistiakov
Chapter 10. Patience. Petrosian – Peters
Chapter 11. Patience. Petrosian – Unzicker
Chapter 12. Patience. Diez – Petrosian
Chapter 13. Patience. Petrosian – Ljubojevic
Chapter 14. Constricting. Petrosian – Schwebber
Chapter 15. Constricting. Polugaevsky – Petrosian
Chapter 16. Constricting. Petrosian – Bannik
Chapter 17. Constricting. Filip – Petrosian
Chapter 18. Constricting. Petrosian – Pilnik
Chapter 19. Constricting. Petrosian – Mecking
Chapter 20. Constricting. Petrosian – Fischer
Chapter 21. Anticipation & Prophylaxis. Spassky – Petrosian
Chapter 22. Anticipation & Prophylaxis. Petrosian – Gheorghiu
Chapter 23. Anticipation & Prophylaxis. Dueckstein – Petrosian
Chapter 24. Anticipation & Prophylaxis. Petrosian – Spassky

About the Author:

IM Boroljub Zlatanovic [2438 FIDE]

is an International Master and a professional chess coach from Serbia. He has been coaching chess for over 15 years and his students showed outstanding results in the Youth and Junior Championships. You are at the right place with IM Zlatanovic whether you want to improve: your endgame (basic, typical, complex), middlegame (global strategy, tactics, and typical positions) or expand and deepen the opening repertoire.