The French Defence, 1 e4 e6, is a vigorous, counter-attacking opening, ideal for players trying to win as Black in club or tournament play.
Such fighting players as Botvinnik and Korchnoi have been lifelong adherents of the French and instilled many new ideas in key lines.
This detailed monograph on all lines of the French Defence provides all that the tournament player needs to play the opening with confidence and substantial original analysis has been included. The Tarrasch and Winawer variations, the two most popular, receive particularly detailed treatment.
Alexei Suetin is a leading Soviet Grandmaster and theoretician who competed 10 times in the U.S.S.R. Championship.
Collection The Tournament Player's Repertoire Of Openings
BATSFORD 1988
247 pages