Playing the French

by Grandmaster Jacob Aagaard and Nikolaos Ntirlis

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The French Defence is one of the most solid and strategically rich responses to 1.e4. Many opening lines have been analysed to death by computer, but the French is relatively resistant to this growing trend, as the characteristic blocked pawn centre leads to situations where a player with superior understanding can overcome an opponent whose expertise lies in computer-assisted preparation.

Acclaimed authors Ntirlis and Aagaard present a complete repertoire for Black based on 3.Nc3 Nf6 and 3.Nd2 c5. With many new discoveries and detailed explanations of positional and strategic motifs, this book is essential reading for those playing this complex opening with either colour.

  • ISBN13 9781907982361
  • Publish Date 27 November 2013
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Quality Chess UK LLP
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 464
  • Language English