byByron JacobsThe French is one of Black's soundest defences to 1 e4 and is very popular at all levels of chess. Club players enjoy it's super solid structure, while at the top adherents include famous grandmasters such as Anand and Morozevich. In this user-friendly book, IM Byron Jacobs examines the basic principles behind the French and its numerous variations. Paperback: 176 pagesPublisher: Everyman Chess; 1.00 edition (March 1, 2003)