Wie spielt man Französisch? Damen Gambit Shirov and Ivanchuk (and probably

Shirov and Ivanchuk (and probably any other top player you can think of)

Openings may seem daunting

062 7) Two Knights Pianissimo

The British grandmaster

signing the score sheet and shaking your opponent's hand

Wie spielt man Französisch? Damen Gambit Shirov and Ivanchuk (and probablyThe French Defense is one of the most popular openings among grandmasters and club players alike. A large number of variations require very different strategies. What is usually obvious for the grandmaster, the amateur often has to work out for himself during the game. Which plan is the right one in this position? Where should the pieces be developed? Grandmaster Thomas Luther and "amateur" club player Jrgen Jordan (ELO 2182) show the right plans and