Playing 1.e4 - French Defence and Sicilian Sidelines

Developing an effective chess opening repertoire with 1.e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and creativity. In this volume, GM John Shaw turns the spotlight on the French Defence, advocating the Tarrasch Variation. He also begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian, covering some rare but tricky options for Black.

Dezvoltarea unui repertoriu eficient de deschidere a sahului cu 1.e4 necesita cercetari aprofundate, amestecate cu o judecata fina si o cantitate mare de creativitate. In acest, al doilea din cele trei volume, GM John Shaw transforma reflectoarele analitice in apararea franceza, sustinand propria sa arma preferata pentru White, Tarrasch Variation.