French: Advance and Other Lines

This book completes the coverage of the French Defense that was begun by Pedersen in the companion volume The Main Line French: 3 Nc3. It is essential reading for all those who play the French, and for those who meet it with the popular Tarrasch, the aggressive Advance, the quiet Exchange, or one of the rarer side-variations. The Tarrasch Variation provides a stern test for the French Defense, and has always been a favorite of strategically minded players, such as Michael Adams or Anatoly Karpov. To get the most out of these lines as either color, thorough up-to-date knowledge is essential, and this book supplies it in abundance.