Article Number
LOKOSTFA
Author
The French Advance
144 pages, paperback, Chess Press, 1998
Discontinued
The Advance variation is one of the most logical and popular ways for White to combat the popular French Defence.
Right from the third move White establishes a solid space advantage, from which he later hopes to launch an attack on either the king`s wing or the queenside. For many years the Advance variation has been a standard feature in the repertoires of the aggressive former Soviet grandmaster Evgenny Sveshnikow and Viktor Kupreichik, but rcently it has achieved more widespread appeal, appearing in the games of such stars as Nigel Short, Vishy Anand and Judit Polgar.
Here, Grandmaster Tony Kosten explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening.
· Covers one of the most fashionable modern openings, the advance variation of the French Defence.
· Everything the players needs to know to start playing straight away.
· Written by one of England`s leading players.
· Includes clear explanations off all the important areas.
Written by one of the most popular figures on the European circuit, this book gives everything players need to know to start using this popular strategy to combat the French Defence straight away.
Right from the third move White establishes a solid space advantage, from which he later hopes to launch an attack on either the king`s wing or the queenside. For many years the Advance variation has been a standard feature in the repertoires of the aggressive former Soviet grandmaster Evgenny Sveshnikow and Viktor Kupreichik, but rcently it has achieved more widespread appeal, appearing in the games of such stars as Nigel Short, Vishy Anand and Judit Polgar.
Here, Grandmaster Tony Kosten explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening.
· Covers one of the most fashionable modern openings, the advance variation of the French Defence.
· Everything the players needs to know to start playing straight away.
· Written by one of England`s leading players.
· Includes clear explanations off all the important areas.
Written by one of the most popular figures on the European circuit, this book gives everything players need to know to start using this popular strategy to combat the French Defence straight away.
The Advance variation is one of the most logical and popular ways for White to combat the popular French Defence.
Right from the third move White establishes a solid space advantage, from which he later hopes to launch an attack on either the king`s wing or the queenside. For many years the Advance variation has been a standard feature in the repertoires of the aggressive former Soviet grandmaster Evgenny Sveshnikow and Viktor Kupreichik, but rcently it has achieved more widespread appeal, appearing in the games of such stars as Nigel Short, Vishy Anand and Judit Polgar.
Here, Grandmaster Tony Kosten explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening.
· Covers one of the most fashionable modern openings, the advance variation of the French Defence.
· Everything the players needs to know to start playing straight away.
· Written by one of England`s leading players.
· Includes clear explanations off all the important areas.
Written by one of the most popular figures on the European circuit, this book gives everything players need to know to start using this popular strategy to combat the French Defence straight away.
Right from the third move White establishes a solid space advantage, from which he later hopes to launch an attack on either the king`s wing or the queenside. For many years the Advance variation has been a standard feature in the repertoires of the aggressive former Soviet grandmaster Evgenny Sveshnikow and Viktor Kupreichik, but rcently it has achieved more widespread appeal, appearing in the games of such stars as Nigel Short, Vishy Anand and Judit Polgar.
Here, Grandmaster Tony Kosten explains the strategy and tactics of this dynamic opening.
· Covers one of the most fashionable modern openings, the advance variation of the French Defence.
· Everything the players needs to know to start playing straight away.
· Written by one of England`s leading players.
· Includes clear explanations off all the important areas.
Written by one of the most popular figures on the European circuit, this book gives everything players need to know to start using this popular strategy to combat the French Defence straight away.
| EAN | 1901259102 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 275 g |
| Manufacturer | Chess Press |
| Width | 11.7 cm |
| Height | 17.3 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1998 |
| Author | Tony Kosten |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1901259102 |
| Pages | 144 |
| Binding | paperback |
Contents
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5
008 Bibliography
009 Introduction
019 Part One: Main line with 5. ...Db6 (3...c5 4. c3 Sc6 5. Sf3 Db6)
019 1 6. a3 c4
030 2 Alternatives after 6. a3
044 3 6. Le2
053 4 6. Ld3 (Milner-Barry Gambit)
064 Part Two: Main line with 5...Ld7 (3...c5 4. c3 Sc6 5. Sf3 Ld7)
064 5 6. Le2 Sge7 7. 0-0
076 6 6. Le2 Sge7 7. Sa3
086 7 Alternatives after 6. Le2
094 8 6. a3 and 6. dxc5
104 Part Tree: Other variations
104 9 Other Fifth Moves for Black
117 10 Other Fourth Moves for White
129 11 Odds and Ends
142 Index of Complete Games
1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. e5
008 Bibliography
009 Introduction
019 Part One: Main line with 5. ...Db6 (3...c5 4. c3 Sc6 5. Sf3 Db6)
019 1 6. a3 c4
030 2 Alternatives after 6. a3
044 3 6. Le2
053 4 6. Ld3 (Milner-Barry Gambit)
064 Part Two: Main line with 5...Ld7 (3...c5 4. c3 Sc6 5. Sf3 Ld7)
064 5 6. Le2 Sge7 7. 0-0
076 6 6. Le2 Sge7 7. Sa3
086 7 Alternatives after 6. Le2
094 8 6. a3 and 6. dxc5
104 Part Tree: Other variations
104 9 Other Fifth Moves for Black
117 10 Other Fourth Moves for White
129 11 Odds and Ends
142 Index of Complete Games
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