Ep. 36: The French Defense for Club Players
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The French Defense (1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5) is one of the most respected openings for Black, and is particularly effective at the amateur level. This is recommended as a complete repertoire against 1. e4. Some of this episode's talking points include:
- Why amateurs should avoid the Sicilian defense (1...c5) and open games (1. e4 e5)Â
- Why the French Defense is so effective at the club level
- Three variations that will cover 95% of your games versus 1. e4
- Some additional thoughts about confidence and patience
Recommended Resources:
- Starting Out: The French by Byron Jacobs (Amazon)
- Why Simon Loves the French Defense by GM Simon Williams (chess.com)
- Master the French Defense by NM Bryan Tillis & GM Alex Lenderman (Chessable)
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