French Defense
The French Defense begins with 1...e6 preparing 2...d5 to challenge the white center. Known to be solid, it accepts a sometimes rigid pawn structure in exchange for queenside counterplay and great strategic clarity.
The French Defense begins with 1...e6 preparing 2...d5 to challenge the white center. Known to be solid, it accepts a sometimes rigid pawn structure in exchange for queenside counterplay and great strategic clarity.