Top Choice Repertoire: Play the French Defence Vol.2 Chessbase so the opening phase of

so the opening phase of each game reads like a lesson in the key strategic aspects of the opening chosen

Pawn chains

Immerse yourself in this fascinating chess opening and learn how to exploit it to destabilise your opponents

International Master Branimir Maksimovic was also born in Serbia

Chapter 5 – The Steinitz Variation

Top Choice Repertoire: Play the French Defence Vol.2 Chessbase so the opening phase ofThe French Defense is one of the most popular openings from club players to grandmasters. It is a very solid opening against 1. e4, but leaves room for counterplay and initiative. In this two volume video course, former world champion and star trainer Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows you what this extremely complex opening is all about. With his vast experience both as a player and as a second to Vishy Anand and Fabiano Caruana, Kasimdzhanov has created a