Developing an effective repertoire with 1.e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defence, advocating his own favourite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The final part of the book begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian Defence, by considering a number of rare but tricky options available to Black in this opening.
Just like the previous volume in the series, this book is based upon a foundation of tried and tested main lines, boosted by a number of innovative suggestions that will cause no end of trouble to your opponents. The repertoire is completed by a third volume, which covers the main lines of the Sicilian.
John Shaw is a grandmaster and three-time Scottish Champion.
Content
004 Key to symbols used
005 Preface
006 Bibliography
007 Introduction to the Repertoire
French – Various 3rd Moves
009 1) Rare Lines
031 2) Guimard
058 3) 3...a6
091 4) 3...Be7
French – 3...Nf6
132 5) 3...Nf6 – Sidelines
164 6) 3...Nf6 – Main Line
French – 3...c5
182 7) 4...exd5
215 8) 4...Qxd5 – Sidelines
235 9) 4...Qxd5 – Main Line
French – 3...dxe4
253 10) Rubinstein
286 11) Fort Knox
Sicilian Sidelines
302 12) Rare 2nd Moves
325 13) 2...e6 – Sidelines
357 14) 2...Nc6 & 2...d6 – Sidelines
378 Index of Main Games
380 Variation Index
Just like the previous volume in the series, this book is based upon a foundation of tried and tested main lines, boosted by a number of innovative suggestions that will cause no end of trouble to your opponents. The repertoire is completed by a third volume, which covers the main lines of the Sicilian.
John Shaw is a grandmaster and three-time Scottish Champion.
Content
004 Key to symbols used
005 Preface
006 Bibliography
007 Introduction to the Repertoire
French – Various 3rd Moves
009 1) Rare Lines
031 2) Guimard
058 3) 3...a6
091 4) 3...Be7
French – 3...Nf6
132 5) 3...Nf6 – Sidelines
164 6) 3...Nf6 – Main Line
French – 3...c5
182 7) 4...exd5
215 8) 4...Qxd5 – Sidelines
235 9) 4...Qxd5 – Main Line
French – 3...dxe4
253 10) Rubinstein
286 11) Fort Knox
Sicilian Sidelines
302 12) Rare 2nd Moves
325 13) 2...e6 – Sidelines
357 14) 2...Nc6 & 2...d6 – Sidelines
378 Index of Main Games
380 Variation Index