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Play the French (Cadogan Chess Books)

Brand: Everyman Chess

$62.87 - $78.59
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UPC:
9781857441017
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
1996-02-28
Author:
John Watson
Language:
english
Edition:
1st
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After the immense success of the first two editions, the chess world has been anticipating the next instalment with baited breath... and now the wait is over! Once again this is a fully revised edition of John Watson's classic Play the French, providing Black with a complete repertoire in the French Defence, one of the most strategically and dynamically complex opening systems. As is typical with his books, Watson often arms the reader with not one, but a choice of two and sometimes three lines against every main variation. Watson also presents a thorough grounding on the positional and tactical aspects of the opening and outlines the typical plans for both White and Black. This is particularly welcome for those newcomers wishing to add the French Defence to their openings armoury. Last, but not least, hardened French Defence devotees will find plenty of original analysis and suggestions to sink their teeth into.The previous editions of Play the French were among