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French Defence

a solid repertoire for Black

The French: 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 — one system of plans against every pawn chain: …c5, …Nc6, …Qb6 pressing d4 (Advance, Steinitz, Tarrasch), and an active setup against the Exchange. Solid, clear, no cramming.