Playing the French

Part of Grandmaster Guide
By Jacob Aagaard and Nikolaos Ntirlis
Published by Quality Chess UK Ltd
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

The French Defense is one of the most solid and strategically rich responses to 1.e4. Many chess opening lines have been analyzed 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 color.

About The Authors

Jacob Aagaard

Jacob Aagaard is one of the foremost chess authors in the world, and previously the trainer of GMs Abdusattorov, Gelfand, Shankland and more, helping many students to reach their full potential and career peaks. Not the least through his online academy killerchesstraining.com.

Nikolaos Ntirlis

Nikos Ntirlis is an award-winning author, Correspondence IM and openings advisor to various grandmasters. His books are loved by amateurs and grandmasters alike, with a stellar reputation for clarity, practicality and analytical precision.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Quality Chess UK Ltd (February 18, 2014)
  • Length: 464 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781907982361

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