The French Defence is a highly reliable response to 1 e4 which is
popular at all levels. With the first two moves, Black creates a solid
foundation in the centre and seeks to put pressure on White's position
in the early middlegame. In this book, International Master Cyrus
Lakdawala explains the basic ideas in the French and examines the
important variations. The key ideas are emphasized with notes, tips and
warnings and the reader's understanding is tested with frequent
exercises. This book tells you everything you need to know in order to
take your first steps with the French Defence.