Try Out “Secret” Ideas in the French Defense for a Powerful Advantage against 1.e4
The French Defense is one of the most solid ways to fight back against 1.e4 - and also one of the most versatile.
In this course, you’ll sample just how creative you can get after 1…e6 with unique strategies taught by one of the most solid and most versatile
coaches in the game:
International Master Yuriy Krykun.
Short & Sweet: Krykun's French Defense will give you a taste of the rare but incredibly strong strategies detailed in his main course,
The Unexplored French Defense.
This course is perfect for French players looking to invigorate their game with new ideas, as well as French Defense newbies who are looking for a creative yet super-solid way to play against 1.e4.
You’ll learn how to:
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Stun White with rare lines in the two most popular variations. In both the Tarrasch (3.Nd2) and Classical/Normal (3.Nc3) variations, you’ll play the rare
3…Be7 - a perfect route to undermine the center in classic French fashion and also open possibilities of a
kingside(!) pawn storm♝
Swap off your worst piece for your opponent’s best piece quickly in every variation. Critics of the French often complain about the bad “French bishop”, but they clearly haven’t been introduced properly to the modern French!
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Steer the game to a favorable French endgame where you have concrete weaknesses to target and sensible plan in each line
And more! The
clear, idea-based explanations are some of the most beginner and club player-friendly on Chessable, and the moves themselves can be appreciated by beginners and pros alike. If you weren’t familiar with IM Krykun before, you’ll come to understand why he’s one of Chessable’s favorite authors!
Discover the hidden power of the French: get
Short & Sweet: Krykun's French Defense today.
Looking for a complete French repertoire that uses similarly interesting approaches in each variation? Check out the main course, The Unexplored French Defense.