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By (author) Lakdawala Cyrus

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One of the world”s most prolific chess authors provides a reliable repertoire for Black players facing the most common opening move, 1 e4.

The French Defence provides a good choice for players who want to create a dynamic, unbalanced situation out of the opening but baulk at the level of study required to master the ferociously complex Sicilian Defence. The French is one of Black”s soundest defences to 1 e4 and is very popular at all levels. White often advances with the space-gaining e4-e5 which, in principle, will generate a small advantage. However, when this structure arises there are no clear points to attack in the black camp and Black has ready-made plans in the form of …c7-c5 and …f7-f6, moves that seek to undermine the white centre. —– In this book, renowned author Cyrus Lakdawala creates a repertoire for Black and navigates through the main lines of the French, providing the reader with well-researched, fresh and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening, and contains instructive commentary on typical middle-game plans. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. —– * Presents a complete French Defence repertoire for Black. — * Thorough explanations of typical pawn structures and piece manoeuvres. — * Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study.

Biographical note
Cyrus Lakdawala is an International Master, a former National Open and American Open Champion, and a six-time State Champion. He has been teaching chess for over 30 years, and coaches some of the top junior players in the U.S.