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French Defence: 1.e4 e6 in Chess Openings
Welcome to the French Defence chess opening after 1.e4 e6. Tim Sawyer shares his experiences in 122 games. The games contain a moderate amount of commentary and analysis check by computer chess engines with a few games in each of several variations, and an Index of Names to Games. The author explains some of the chess opening strategy. In a French Defence game you want to win! Spice up your play with the Alapin Diemer Gambit. Discover new ideas in the Advance Variation. Choose the Classical, MacCutcheon or French Winawer. Focus on active piece play with the Tarrasch Variation. Or boldly try to transpose to the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit in answer to the Burn Variation. Most of the games see White playing 3.Be3, 3.Nd2 or 3.Nc3. Many were played by the author against masters, experts and club players over 45 years of play. The author shows you typical examples in this proven defence. Follow ideas to surprise your opponent and win. The games tell stories about fascinating chess players. Examine a variety of openings from main lines to gambits. Find creative ideas and ways to improve. Have fun playing. Enjoy this book!