Lemos: the French Defence: Move by Move Schachtrainer About the Author

About the Author

The DEMO chessboard is ideal for schools or chess clubs

He started playing the Orangutan and went from Orangutan-curious to Orangutan-devotee in a few months and as he explored the opening further

The book ends with a series of six tests that contain no reference to the theme

“I recommend Chess Champion from China for its annotated games and puzzles and for its descriptions of tournament sites and competitors

Lemos: the French Defence: Move by Move Schachtrainer About the AuthorThe French Defence is a classical opening that has featured in the repertoire of many elite grandmasters. Black generally concedes a slight spatial disadvantage early but in return gains a sound structure and middlegame opportunities to undermine the white centre. A close study of the French Defence can be very rewarding for all players as the structures and themes that arise are found in numerous other openings. In this book grandmaster Damian Lemos