Description
I have been a fan of the French Defence since I started playing chess. This opening has always been my main weapon on the way to gaining the Grandmaster title, and now within the pages of this eBook I explain everything that I have learnt about the French Defence over the last 25 years.
This eBook and included PGN files will allow you to play the French Defence with confidence. The book contains over 300 pages and in addition, PGN files which will allow you to play along with the moves on your computer in your favourite chess program.
This product has been in the making for a long time, and now I am happy to share it with you. I just hope that you find as much enjoyment from the French Defence opening as me!
Contents
Introduction
1st Introductory Game: Pert, R – Williams, S
2nd Introductory Game: Ljubojevic, L – Gurevich, M
Chapter 1: French Advance
French Advance: Introduction
1st Introductory Game: Shabalov, A – Shirov, A
2nd Introductory Game: Grischuk, A – Short, N
French Advance: Theory A: 5…Bd7 6.Be2
French Advance: Theory B: 5…Bd7 6.a3?!
French Advance: Theory C: Early Deviations by White
French Advance: Summary
French Advance: Quiz
Chapter 2: French Winawer
French Winawer: Introduction
Key Game 1: Hector, J – Berg, E
Key Game 2: Brendel, O – Jussupow, A
French Winawer: Theory A: 4.Nge2
French Winawer: Theory B: 4.exd5
French Winawer: Theory C: Other Possibilities
French Winawer: Quiz
Chapter 3: French Winawer: 4.e5 Ne7
Introduction
Key Game 1: Hector, J – Nikolic, P
Key Game 2: Manik, M – Jussupow, A
French Winawer: 4.e5 Ne7: Theory A: 5.Bd2 b6
French Winawer: 4.e5 Ne7: Theory B: 5.Qg4
French Winawer: 4.e5 Ne7: Theory C: 5th Move Alternatives for White
French Winawer: 4.e5 Ne7: Quiz
Chapter 4: French Winawer: Main Line: White Avoids 7.Qg4
Introduction
Key Game 1: Briscoe, C – Williams, S
Key Game 2: Morozevich, A – Lputian, S
French Winawer: Main Line: White Avoids 7.Qg4: Theory A: 7.Nf3
French Winawer: Main Line: White Avoids 7.Qg4: Theory B: 7.a4
French Winawer Variation: Main Line: White Avoids 7.Qg4: Theory C: 7.h4
French Winawer: Main Line: White Avoids 7.Qg4: Quiz
Chapter 5: French Winawer: Main Line 7.Qg4
Introduction
Key Game 1: Palkovi, J – Portisch, F
Key Game 2: Calistri, T – Bunzmann, D
French Winawer: Main Line: 7.Qg4: Theory A: 15.Rg1
French Winawer: Main Line: 7.Qg4: Theory B: 15.Rb1
French Winawer: Main Line: 7.Qg4: Theory C: 13.Ng3
French Winawer: Main Line: 7.Qg4: Theory D: 13.h4
French Winawer: Main Line: 7.Qg4: Theory D: 11.Bf4
French Winawer: Main Line: 7.Qg4: Quiz
Chapter 6: French Tarrasch: Introduction: White Plays f4
Introduction
Key Game 1: Hansen,V – Bunzmann, D
Key Game 2: Mongontuul, B – Benitah, Y
French Tarrasch: Introduction: White Plays f4: Theory A: 8… a5
French Tarrasch: Introduction: White Plays f4: Theory B: 6.Ngf3
French Tarrasch: Introduction: White Plays f4: Quiz
Chapter 7: French Tarrasch: Main Line with 7.Ne2
Introduction
Key Game 1: Emms, J – Williams, S
Key Game 2: Persson, A – Berg, E
French Tarrasch: Main Line with 7.Ne2: Theory A: 11..Qc7 12.Bg5 0-0 13.Bh4
French Tarrasch: Main Line with 7.Ne2: Theory: 11..Qc7 12.Bg5 0-0 13.Rc1
French Tarrasch: Main Line with 7.Ne2: Theory C: 11..Qc7 12.g3
French Tarrasch: Main Line with 7.Ne2: Theory D: Miscellaneous
French Tarrasch: Main Line with 7.Ne2: Quiz
Chapter 8: French Tarrasch: Universal System
Introduction
Key Game 1: Botta, G – Williams, S
French Tarrasch: Universal System: Theory A: 8…a5 9.a4
French Tarrasch: Universal System: Theory B: 8…a5 9.Re1
Chapter 9: French Tarrasch: Universal System: Black Fights Back with 7…g5!
Introduction
Key Game 1: Damaso, R – Agdestein, S
Key Game 2: Fedorchuk, S – Berg, E
French Tarrasch: Universal System: Black Fights Back with 7…g5!: Theory A: 8.h3
French Tarrasch: Universal System: Black Fights Back with 7…g5!: Theory B: 8.0-0
French Tarrasch: Universal System: Black Fights Back with 7…g5!: Quiz
Chapter 10: French Exchange
Introduction
Key Game 1: Tatai, S – Kortschnoj, V
French Exchange: Theory A: 4.Bd3
French Exchange: Theory B: 4.Nf3
French Exchange: Theory C: 4.c4!?
French Exchange: Quiz
Chapter 11: King’s Indian Attack
Introduction
Key Game: Stripunsky, A – Kaidanov, G
King’s Indian Attack: Theory A: 5…g6!?
King’s Indian Attack: Quiz
Chapter 12: Early Deviations
Introduction
Key Game 1: Schneider, I – Ulibin, M
Early Deviations: Theory A: Wing Gambit
Early Deviations: Theory B: 2.b3
Early Deviations: Theory C: 3.Be3
Early Deviations: Quiz
Conclusion
