How to Play against 1 e4

Its not easy finding a good opening to play against 1 e4, especially if you dont have endless time available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable openings, its often a necessity to keep pace with modern theory if you want to succeed with Black.

This book provides a solution. Neil McDonald advocates his favourite opening - the very popular French Defence - but chooses a repertoire for Black that requires only the minimum amount of move memorization. The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play - perfect for those who are unwilling to be slaves to opening theory. But theres also something here for more experienced players, as McDonald goes on to offer a second repertoire based on counter-attacking lines against 3 Nc3 and 3 Nd2.

*An easy-to-learn defence against 1 e4

*Provides solutions to all of Whites options

*Written by a world-renowned expert on the French

*Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players