Master the French Defense

The French Defense is as you would expect: an opening rich in history that comes with a certain class, and a touch of joie de vivre.

But make no mistake: this sophisticated response to 1.e4 that's strong enough to last you a lifetime requires a full understanding of its subtleties in order to play it correctly.

That's because the French really is a serious opening.

GM Alex Lenderman and NM Bryan Tillis collaborate in this new trainer to show you exactly how to master play in the French defense.

The pair present a repertoire very much based on the pet lines of the world's leading French specialists - GMs Akobian, Meier, Vallejo-Pons, Bluebaum and more...

Chapters include:

✔️ Advance Variation
✔️ Exchange Variation
✔️ Classical Variation
✔️ Tarrasch Variation
✔️ Rubinstein Variation

GM Lenderman and NM Tillis also examine classical sidelines and rare lines to give Black a complete 1...e6 response to 1.e4 AND chapters on example games and tactics to test your skills.

This is a thoroughly modern approach to the French that has been scrutinized by GM Lenderman for accuracy and theoretical viability.

With this, you can be assured you will meet 1.e4 with 1...e6 confidently!