<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">It's not easy finding a good opening to play against 1 e4, especially if you don't have endless time available to study the latest theoretical developments. If you choose fashionable openings, it's often a necessity to keep pace with modern theory if you want to succeed with Black.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This book provides a solution. Neil McDonald advocates his favourite opening – the very popular French Defence – but chooses a repertoire for Black that requires only the minimum amount of move memorization. The lines he selects are very easy to learn and play – perfect for those who are unwilling to be slaves to opening theory. But there's also something here for more experienced players, as McDonald goes on to offer a second repertoire based on counter-attacking lines against 3 Nc3 and 3 Nd2.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*An easy-to-learn defence against 1 e4</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*Provides solutions to all of White's options</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*Written by a world-renowned expert on the French</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament players</P></DIV>