Nc3 bb4, and provides expert recommendations against all of whites major possibilities, with the exception of the most critical 7. Edward is a freelance writer with 8 years experience writing for the spruce, and a first place winner of the world open. A chess opening or simply an opening refers to the initial moves of a chess game. For the last two years of my active career as a chess player my openings were. Nov 05, 2008 french defence pgn downloads downloads are from french exchange 10453 games french advance14678 games french rubenstein 7810 games french steinitz 6103 games french classical 4608 games french winawer main line12683 games french tarrasch 3. The french defence by cyrus lakdawala 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. French defense chess books shop for french defense chess. English gm nicholas pert is the current national head coach of the english chess federation, and. That move alone does nothing to distinguish one french variation from another. For white, a player should first learn the kings gambit, queens gambit, ruy lopez and the english. Knight variation, two knights variation chess openings chess. The sicilian defense may be the single most common chess opening in modern play. What is a good response to the knight variation of the.
This in depth analysis should share some light on how to. French defense repertoire, part two kenilworth chess club. Black blocks in their lightsquared bishop, but gains a solid pawn chain and counterattacking possibilities. Aug 20, 2009 french defense, monte carlo exchange variation the monte carlo variation i have posted an article on the monte carlo exchange variation of the french defense 1. Black has to play on the queenside while white usually plays on the kingside. You can browse our entire chess database from this line, move by move. The french defense is named after a 1834 correspondence game between the cities of london and paris, in.
The database can be searched via many criteria, including chess players, chess opening, player ratings, game result, and the year the chess game was played. Following the sharp lines in the mainstream theory is not for everyone, but fortunately, chess is rich enough and can be played in many different ways. Sep 29, 2016 gm andy soltis, studying chess made easy, the right way to study an opening in first steps. The french defense is a solid and hard to beat chess opening, but black can feel locked in as the game takes on a blocked character at times, especially in the early phase of the opening. The french defense ranks second in popularity only to the sicilian against whites 1. French defence mastering the chess openings volume 4 john watson french defence e5. Mar 29, 2009 we examine a popular defense to whites e4 pawn opening and discuss the important things you need to know when playing the french defense. Knight variation, two knights variation opening with free tools and analysis. This isnt so easy to incorporate into a chess book, since there is a wide range of ratingcomprehension levels for the readers. Generally the french can be characterized as a solid opening, but it can be handled in many different ways.
Watch the videos below to watch more detailed explanations of the opening, multiple variations, and extended lines. Okay, youve put your knight on f3 on move 2, but it was probably going to go there anyway. At the amateur level, most games are won or lost in the opening through mistakes or falling in a book trap. This opening was not popular in the 19th century as e5 was the usual answer to e4. Gm yannick pelletier is a specialist of this opening, and believes that the most efficient way to understand its ideas, plans, and typical structures is to study classical lines. Nov 27, 2019 chess opening is a term that refers to the initial moves which lay the foundation for a chess game.
You can watch their approaches against different opening setups and become familiar with the latest trends, fashionable move orders or opening novelties. Blacks counterplay on either wing this depends on the specific variation offers him an opportunity to unbalance the game and take white into a very sharp and double edged battle right from the very first moves. Beginner opponents wont know what to do, since they are dogmatically used to 1. Qg4 line which receives special coverage in volume two of the series. In these notes i will give a quick rundown on the main variations of the french, and give an example line for each variation so you can get some idea of how to play for each side. Oct 04, 2016 grandmaster ben finegold teaches the kids and you to play the french defence. White has extra space in the centre and on the kingside and often plays for a breakthrough with f4f5.
Players often like a particular category of chess opening because of the type of game it can lead to. This dvd gives you the key to start out with the french defence. If you want to become an expert in your chess opening, it is a good idea to regularly check the games of the worlds leading experts. Bill wall 700 opening traps introduction probably the most important part of a chess game for the amateur chess player is the opening. Chess openings classification of chess openings kings pawn openings, open games 1. The french is a solid and safe defence which you will certainly meet and may like to play yourself as a reply to 1. In many lines black has the ability to choose between. We examine a popular defense to whites e4 pawn opening and discuss the important things you need to know when playing the french defense. Chess opening statistics can been viewed on the display to the right of the board. After all, tals opening repertoire wasnt the same as petrosians. The french, each chapter focuses on one major branch of the french defense main line winawer, classical, tarrasch, advanced, etc. There are numerous ways of playing the opening phase of a chess game. Open games lead to a lot of piece movement, while closed games involve a lot of.
Our french repertoire group looked at petrosians game by way of an introduction to the system and will probably return to consider this line in greater depth, especially since we are now convinced that black can sidestep the supposed refutation of this system by 5. For black, a player should first learn the sicilian defense, french defense, scandinavian, and the slav. The french defence is a chess opening characterised by the moves. The opening explorer is a great tool for exploring the most comprehensive chess database online and learning from the greatest players of all time. Handling the french defense bacrot method chess world. Signup for free online play at international master danny rensch brings us a video lecture that isnt about the sicilian. May 06, 2018 there isnt really a knight variation of the french. Chess opening strategy for beginners chesswarehouse. French defense chess books shop for french defense chess books. The french defence it starts fraser heights chess club. Its important for any chess player to figure out what type of strategy they like to play.
My move order is black takes a lot of drive out of the english without whites queen knight. Jun 04, 2019 opening experts in the french defense. The french is among the most popular defenses against 1. Grandmaster repertoire 14 the french defence 1 introduces the winawer variation after the opening moves 1. So far a book line, with a slight edge for white because black has ceded the center to some extent. Learn chess, chess traps, chess openings, chess endgame. For a list of openings as classified by the encyclopaedia of chess openings, see list of chess openings. Sep 18, 2012 i have both 2nd and 3rd editions of watsons play the french defence as well as his excellent dangerous weapons the french defence which is a goldmine of interesting ideas for both white and black, but this latest 4th edition of play the french defence is probably his greatest work on that particular opening so far, and over 400 pages long. It is important to study the openings and know what traps and pitfalls may arise from a. Grandmaster repertoire 14 the french defence volume one by. Kings gambit, giuoco piano or italian opening two knights defence, ruy lopez or spanish opening, petroffs defence, scotch game, vienna game, four knights game, three knights opening, philidors defence, and more. Chess openings learn how to play the top 60 openings. Chess openings can be broken down into categories based on their pawn structures and how much mobility the pieces have. Search the chess games database, download games, view frequent practitioners and browse the opening explorer.
The chapter begins with a verbal description of the variations defining characteristics and a clear list of the. Youve got a cramped position and your bishop on c8 is about as. Nb1c3 bf8b4 black pins the knight on c3 and threatens to take the pawn on e4. Your choice of opening will tell whether a player is a lion or an elephant. The french defense is one of the deadliest weapons players with black have against 1. Introduction to the french defence kids class gm ben.
Here we are, together on this page, both interested in the french defence with. The french defence for the tournament player, nicholas pert. The chess tempo chess database provides over two million searchable chess games. Expanding your opening repertoire has never been easier or more fun.
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