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into the Top 10 of women''s chess

The examples come from a wide variety of sources

Paul Morphy's (1837-1884) career lasted only a few years

the author presents a large number of carefully selected

I analyse numerous innovations and variations that should appeal to any attacking player looking for an interesting line against 1

A Classical Guide to the French Defence the big greek into the Top 10 ofThe French Defense is one of the sharpest setups against 1. e4. With the first two moves, e6 and d5, Black tries to provoke White's advance e4 e5. This closes the center and gives Black the opportunity to get active play on both wings. GM Yannick Pelletier is a specialist in this opening and firmly believes that the most efficient way to understand the opening and its ideas, plans and typical structures is to study classical variations. He offers a