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Classical (1 Viewing)
Steinitz 4 e5, 4 Bg5, McCutcheon, Alekhine Chatard Attack & Hecht-Reefschlaeger [C10-14] Moderators: Smyslov_Fan, proustiskeen
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Rubinstein with ...dxe4, including Fort Knox [C10], and also Burn [C11] Moderators: Smyslov_Fan, proustiskeen
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French Defence [C00-C19] with IM John Watson (Moderators: proustiskeen, Smyslov_Fan)
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C00-C19: A system against french for 1450 elo kid
Hi ,
This is THORK , a full member of chesspublishing . I´m training a kid 1450 elo rating level and I wonder what is the best option for him to face the French Defense . ¿ Milner - Barry Attack... Started 06/12/11 at 19:54:16 by THORK « Pages 1 2 3 all » |
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07/12/11 at 10:55:01 By: Bibs |
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C00 : Chigorin 2. Qe2 e5
I've seen a couple of threads on here that bring up responding to Tchigorin's 2. Qe2 vs. the French with 2...e5. In both of those threads I see that IM Stefan Buecker has recommended 3. Qe3.
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12/23/25 at 05:22:30 By: George Jempty |
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trying to find a thread on 2.Qe2 where me and an
interesting master, sort from the "Duncan Suttles school" LOL, discussed 2...Qe7?!
sorry i always seem to fail when searching on here  thanks in advance for any assistance Started 12/06/25 at 03:05:19 by George Jempty |
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12/06/25 at 14:49:04 By: George Jempty |
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Beat the French with 3.Nc3 by Harikrishna
Does anyone have the Thinkers Publishing book Beat the French with 3.Nc3 by Pentala Harikrishna?
https://thinkerspublishing.com/product/beat-the-french-defense-with-3-nc3-a-comp.... Started 07/13/21 at 10:25:00 by BobbyDigital80 |
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07/13/21 at 10:49:31 By: Pawnpusher |
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New upcoming book: The Modern French by Kryakvin
Looks like Chess Stars is working on a new French defense book. Expected in August. I wonder what the recommendations will be. In any case, looking forward to learning more about it...
Started 06/03/20 at 00:44:25 by ehpotsirhc |
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11/13/20 at 10:10:36 By: bragesjo |
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eBooks Severely Outdated Here!
Why are the Classical and Rubinstein and Advance eBooks often updated (latest being this month for both), but the Winawer and Tarrasch severely outdated (2006 and 2004, respectively)?
I get that ... Started 03/16/20 at 20:18:50 by FrenchRefutes1e4 |
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03/22/20 at 09:44:20 By: fling |
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GM Harikrishna's chessable course on the french
Has anybody here seen Harikrishna's course on "toasting the french" at chessable? It offers a repertoire for White based on 3. Nc3. Of all the anti-french repertoires I have seen during my 40 years of...
Started 07/13/19 at 05:53:34 by tp2205 |
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07/14/19 at 12:05:06 By: tp2205 |
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transposition to b3 line -strategy for black?
Hi everybody,
I lost yesterday a game starting this way 1. e4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. b3 c5 6. Bb2 Nc6 7. Bb5 Qc7 8. O-O a6 9. Bxc6 Qxc6 10. Ne2 Be7 11. d4 b6 12. Nf4... Started 02/17/19 at 14:46:43 by mañico_feroz |
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03/06/19 at 14:18:05 By: mañico_feroz |
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07/04/18 at 01:01:48 By: Michael Ayton |
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Main repertoire choice with Winawer, 7. Dg4 0-0
For those of you who play the Winawer, especifically the main line with 7. Dg4 0-0 8. Ad3 Cbc6, and either choosing one (or all?!) of 13...Ad7, 13...Df7 or 13...b5 in the absolute main sequence, do yo...
Started 02/17/18 at 22:54:14 by Leon_Trotsky |
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03/15/18 at 11:05:00 By: Pawnpusher |
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C10-C19: Good reason to play 3. Nc3...
So, I've been in a slump lately so I've been playing lots of blitz on ICC trying out some different openings (probably not the best way to get out of a slump...) just for fun. I generally play 1. e4 ...
Started 12/20/12 at 23:58:55 by zepled37 |
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12/21/12 at 09:59:29 By: MartinC |
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C02,C07,C11-C19: 3.Nc3 Nf6; 3.Nd2 c5..Qd5; 3.e5 c5
So i'm about to return to the wonderful French after a sojourn to Scandinavia
 There are a lot of books available, and would appreciate some advice on the best ones for my particular taste in ... Started 01/14/11 at 08:29:39 by buddho |
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04/04/11 at 21:50:50 By: ahammel |
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C03-C19: Aggressive Options?
For black, what are the most aggressive/risky lines for black to play against 3.Nc3 and 3.Nd2
Started 10/29/10 at 08:11:56 by Reverse |
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10/29/10 at 10:10:09 By: TimS |
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C00: Gambit 3.Be3
I don't if there is a thread on this topic yet.
I would like to know your opinions on the seldomly played gambit 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Be3 It has some resemblance with the BDG and I think this is the most ... Started 03/13/10 at 14:55:21 by motörhead « Pages 1 2 all » |
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03/15/10 at 18:19:37 By: kylemeister |
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C08-C09,C11-C12: What about this?
Any thoughts on these lines against ...Nc3 and Nd2 as ways to aim for playable, but less 'cramped' positions?
I like e5, but can't remember the theory and (though I often am able to get decent/go... Started 02/10/10 at 20:05:32 by Glen_Rotten |
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02/13/10 at 16:06:47 By: Glen_Rotten |
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C00-C19: French in Build up your chess
In Build up your Chess 3 - Mastery by Artur Yusupov, there is a chapter on the French defence. I think it is a recommended repertoire for Black. Anyone saw this? Some comments are welcome. Thanks.
Started 12/14/09 at 21:37:27 by Mortal Games |
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12/15/09 at 13:43:57 By: Mortal Games |
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C00-C19: Thanks and welcome
Just read last French udpdate december 2009 and ...oh,oh,...new/well known author.. John Watson !?!
I am very happy about it, only surprised a little, because believed Neil McDonal will continue ... Started 12/06/09 at 11:50:53 by dom |
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12/06/09 at 22:29:55 By: Bowen |
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C00-C19: John Watson Reviews French and the Pub!
Hi all!
I thought this was worth mentioning since one of the best writers on the French rarely reviews other French books. And he puts in another plug for ChessPub on TWIC! Here's the link:<... Started 08/29/09 at 14:19:18 by Smyslov_Fan |
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08/31/09 at 10:18:27 By: boki |
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C00: Why not dxe against the KIA??
 I have been playing the KIA attack lately against the French. The one thing I don't understand though is why dxe is a bad response agai... Started 05/20/09 at 12:38:46 by kingpingpong |
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06/02/09 at 22:15:05 By: TN |
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C00: KIA beginners questions
Hi,
Where can I find free online resources to learn the KIA against the french? Also, I have always wondered why no black players exchanges on e4? Thanks in advance! Started 04/24/09 at 01:54:26 by aspiringplayer |
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04/26/09 at 03:35:25 By: MNb |
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