11 Nov 07
Originally posted by DejectionAll You Ever Need to Know About Playing the French Defence (abridged):-
Hey guys, I'm interested in playing the French defence, anyone mind giving me a few lessons on it? PM me or post here please.
1. opening moves are 1. e4 e6, 2. d4 d5
2. Thereafter attack d4 as much as possible, e.g. ... c5, ... Nc6, ... Qb6 etc
3. When there's nothing else you can do to put pressure on d4 play ... f6
4. Don't worry about the light-squared Bishop - it will get some play eventually.
Have fun.
J
11 Nov 07
Originally posted by JonathanB of LondonWatch out for white players who refuse to play 2. d4. If they play 2. d3 they are likely heading for a King's Indian Attack which is reasonably good against the French (or anything where black plays e6 early on)
All You Ever Need to Know About Playing the French Defence (abridged):-
1. opening moves are 1. e4 e6, 2. d4 d5
2. Thereafter attack d4 as much as possible, e.g. ... c5, ... Nc6, ... Qb6 etc
3. When there's nothing else you can do to put pressure on d4 play ... f6
4. Don't worry about the light-squared Bishop - it will get some play eventually.
Have fun.
J
11 Nov 07
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Originally posted by DejectionAsk User 193748 or User 91723 for more info on the French.
Hey guys, I'm interested in playing the French defence, anyone mind giving me a few lessons on it? PM me or post here please.
EDIT: Or User 129057
11 Nov 07
Originally posted by KeplerGood point. KIA attack is quite popular at club level in my experience - although it's nothing to be scared of.
Watch out for white players who refuse to play 2. d4. If they play 2. d3 they are likely heading for a King's Indian Attack which is reasonably good against the French (or anything where black plays e6 early on)
11 Nov 07
I've been on RHP a week now and have played the French half a dozen times so far - 3 games completed and 3 on going. For reference, here's what's been played against me (with opponents rating in brackets).
ADVANCE
1. e4 e6, 2. d4 d5, 3.e5 c5 (1082)
1. e4 e6, 2. d4 d5, 3. e5 c5 (1394)
EXCHANGE
1. e4 e6, 2. Nf3 d5, 3.exd5 exd5, 4. d4 (p1200)
OTHERS
1. e4 e6, 2. b3 (1228)
1. e4 e6, 2. e5 (1264)
1. e4 e6, 2. Nf3 d5, 3. a3 (1244)