{"product_id":"opening-repertoire-the-french-defence-9781781945070","title":"Opening Repertoire: The French Defence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Presents a complete French Defence repertoire for Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Thorough explanations of typical pawn structures and piece manoeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Utilizes an ideal approach to chess study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCyrus Lakdawala \u003c\/b\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50362986430738,"sku":"9781781945070","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_848138d4-5f06-4130-b6bb-33477c5dce80.jpg?v=1728401321","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/opening-repertoire-the-french-defence-9781781945070","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}