First Steps: The French (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781781943434)

The French Defence is a highly reliable response to 1 e4 which is popular at all levels. With the first two moves, Black creates a solid foundation in the centre and seeks to put pressure on White's position in the early middlegame. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala explains the basic ideas in the French and examines the important variations. The key ideas are emphasized with notes, tips and warnings and the reader's understanding is tested with frequent exercises. This book tells you everything you need to know in order to take your first steps with the French Defence.

Author: Cyrus Lakdawala
ISBN-10: 1781943435
ISBN-13: 9781781943434
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2016
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.40w x 0.60d