Playing 1.e4 – French Defence and Sicilian Sidelines

Developing an effective chess opening repertoire with 1.e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defense, advocating his own favorite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The book also begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian, considering a number of rare but tricky options available to Black in this opening.