A Classical Guide to the French Defence BILD ZU KLEIN The path to success with

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A Classical Guide to the French Defence BILD ZU KLEIN The path to success withThe French Defense is one of the sharpest setups against 1. e4. With the first two moves, e6 and d5, Black tries to provoke White's advance e4 e5. This closes the center and gives Black the opportunity to get active play on both wings. GM Yannick Pelletier is a specialist in this opening and firmly believes that the most efficient way to understand the opening and its ideas, plans and typical structures is to study classical variations. He offers a