Lemos: the French Defence: Move by Move Schachtrainer particularly in the Sicilian Defence

particularly in the Sicilian Defence section

About the Author

where he still lives

) in his usual lucid and instructive style

The book ends with a series of six tests that contain no reference to the theme

Lemos: the French Defence: Move by Move Schachtrainer particularly in the Sicilian DefenceThe French Defence is a classical opening that has featured in the repertoire of many elite grandmasters. Black generally concedes a slight spatial disadvantage early but in return gains a sound structure and middlegame opportunities to undermine the white centre. A close study of the French Defence can be very rewarding for all players as the structures and themes that arise are found in numerous other openings. In this book grandmaster Damian Lemos