First Steps: The French by Cyrus Lakdawala
The French Defence is a highly reliable response to 1 e4 which is popular at all levels. With the first two moves, Black creates a solid foundation in the centre and seeks to put pressure on White's position in the early middlegame. In this book, International Master Cyrus Lakdawala explains the basic ideas in the French and examines the important variations. The key ideas are emphasized with notes, tips and warnings and the reader's understanding is tested with frequent exercises. This book tells you everything you need to know in order to take your first steps with the French Defence.Cyrus Lakdawala is a former National Open and American Open Champion and an International Master. He's been teaching chess for four decades and instructs some of the country's best youth players. His debut book for New In Chess, Chess for Hawks, was a best-seller.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781943434 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781943435 |
| Title | First Steps: The French |
| Author | Cyrus Lakdawala |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Everyman Chess |
| Year published | 2016-07-08 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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