Lakdawala, Cyrus

Opening Repertoire: The French Defence

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ISBN 13:
9781781945070
author:
Lakdawala, Cyrus
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Everyman Chess
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
24 x 17 centimetres (0.63 kg)
Genre:
Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Chess
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.35

Description

The French Defence offers a dynamic approach to 1 e4, creating an unbalanced situation that can be challenging for White to counter. This popular defence is well-suited for players who want to take the initiative in the opening. By advancing with e4-e5, White aims to gain space and create a central pawn majority. However, this structure also provides Black with opportunities to undermine White's control of the centre. In this book, Cyrus Lakdawala presents a repertoire for Black, exploring the main lines of the French Defence and providing fresh analysis. With detailed annotations and instructive commentary, this book offers valuable lessons on how to play the opening and navigate the complexities of the middle game. The author has carefully selected questions and answers to keep readers actively involved and track their progress as they learn.

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