
Description
A Solid, Low-Maintenance Defence Against 1 e4. Finally.
Finding a reliable opening against 1 e4 shouldn't mean drowning in theory. Neil McDonald — a world-renowned expert on the French Defence — gives you a practical, easy-to-learn repertoire that holds up at club and tournament level without demanding endless study.
What You Get:
- A complete French Defence repertoire requiring minimal memorization
- Lines selected for ease of learning and practical effectiveness
- Solutions to all of White's major options — nothing left unanswered
- A second repertoire based on counter-attacking lines against 3 Nc3 and 3 Nd2 for more experienced players
Whether you're an improver looking for a dependable weapon or a club player tired of being caught out by theory, this book gives you everything you need to play confidently against 1 e4.
One opening. Fully covered. Ready to play.