An expert guide to the most critical lines of the French, including the Winawer, Classical and MacCutcheon Variations.

The French Defense is one of the most popular chess openings among players of all levels. This book, by an author with a formidable reputation for producing top-quality works on opening theory, provides detailed coverage of the French with 3 Nc3, including the critical Winawer (or Nimzowitsch) variation. This is the first of two planned volumes by Pedersen on the French, and covers all lines after 3 Nc3, including the Winawer, Classical (including the Steinitz), MacCutcheon, and Guimard Variations. It also includes a full discussion of 3...dxe4, a move that has found favor among those seeking to avoid theory. Sure to become a classic work on this sound and resiliant defense!