The most thorough coverage ever given to this bloodthirsty opening, which set Fischer on his way to the World Championship. Coverage of all the key lines should interest chess enthusiasts at every level.Intermediate

The Complete Benoni

Humor & Entertainment

Psakhis, Lev

Young, Sarah J.

Psakhis

Puzzles & Games

Batsford

The theory behind the French Defense has grown so exponentially that it takes three entire volumes to cover it all; here is the first, written by the recognized master of the move. Former Soviet champion Lev Psakhis covers the sequence 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 nd2, known as the "Tarrach variation." Though it has long been known to provide excellent attacking prospects for white, a younger generation of players has amply demonstrated that the Tarrach has many exciting counterattacking resources, too. With a wide choice of games to demonstrate the strategies, plus more than 200 illustrations and a discussion of rare lines, this up-to-date, comprehensive manual is a must for players hoping to improve their skills.

French Defence 3Nd2

Since the publication of The Complete French in 1992, the amount of theory has increased so that it now encompasses three entire volumes. This, the second installment of the series, discusses the consequences of 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 Nc3 and the various Black replies one might expect. They include the Winawer variation 3...Bb4, leading to sharp play on both flanks; the Rubinstein/Burn lines, which result in active center play; or the Classical 3...Nf6. Featuring a wealth of example games, this volume is not to be missed by anyone seeking a thorough understanding of this classic defense.

French Defence 3Nc3

The French Defense remains one of the most popular strategies to use against White King's pawn opening; top class grandmasters such as Korchnoi, Morozevich, Bareev, and Short continue to practice it with success. Grandmaster Lev Psakhis, a former Soviet champion who has written extensively on this gambit, now shows how to counter it. In the second volume of his three-part series on the French Defense, he covers the aggressive 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 e5 tactic, as well as a number of other "Anti-French" lines, including the King's Indian Attack and Exchange variations. A wealth of illustrated games as well as up-to-date theory also provide valuable instruction that will help chess players master these winning techniques.

Advance and Other Anti-French Variations

Here is the fourth and final volume of Lev Psakhis's monumental work on the French Defense, complete with a wealth of illustrative games by leading players and detailed analyses of Black's alternative responses to 3 Nc3. In addition to the Steinitz Variation (3...Nf6 4 e5) and the Classical System (3...Nf6 4 Bg5 Be7), this volume incorporates the Rubinstein, Burn, and MacCutcheon Systems, which have recently gained new popularity.

French Defence: Steinitz, Classical And Other Systems

B.T.BATSFORD LTD

The French defence is an excellent choice of opening for club and tournament players, leading to exciting tactical play with black aggressively trying to undermine the white pawn centre. At Grandmaster level, the defence is a favourite of such players as Victor Korchnoi, Jan Timman and Nigel Short. In this book the author concentrates on explaining the plans for both sides, using complete illustrative games to demonstrate the key concepts.

The Complete French (Batsford Chess Library)

Henry Holt Co.

Winning with Black is no easy matter, especially against a solid queen's pawn player. This is a problem Lev Psakhis faced in the last round of the 1980 Soviet Championship. He opted for the Benoni, and the rest is history! 
This dynamic defense is about as close to total warfare as you get in modern chess. The likelihood of exchanges and a quick draw is minimized from the start; both players must carry out their plans with the utmost vigour, or risk being swamped. Thorough, up-to-the-minute coverage of all the key lines A deadly weapon for club players Written by a leading exponent of the Benoni. 256 pages.

The Complete Benoni (Batsford Chess Library)

Owl Books

This new edition benefits from various analytical tweaks, plus an entirely new chapter dedicated to attacking in the French Defense, an opening which the author knows better than almost anyone, having played it for most of his career. Readers are sure to find this an invaluable addition to the original chapters, which remain usefully categorized by opening or common pawn structure.

Advanced Chess Tactics

Quality Chess

In Advanced Chess Tactics famous grandmaster Lev Psakhis explains how to use tactics to build an attack. The two-time former Soviet champion has written a profound yet accessible work. Psakhis helps the reader understand a complex subject by splitting it into separate themes, often by opening or structure. Psakhis also includes many puzzles to test the reader's new understanding.

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The Complete Benoni

French Defence 3Nd2

French Defence 3Nc3

Advance and Other Anti-French Variations

French Defence: Steinitz, Classical And Other Systems

The Complete French (Batsford Chess Library)

The Complete Benoni (Batsford Chess Library)

Advanced Chess Tactics

Advanced Chess Tactics