Kasim: Play the French Defence

by ChessBase
9/2/2023 – The French Defence is one of the most popular openings – for club players to grandmasters. It’s a very solid opening against 1.e4, but leaves room for counterplay and initiative. In this two-volume video course former world-champion and startrainer Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows you the ins and outs of the hugely complex opening. This week you can save 20 Euros – the Summer Special price is just €39.90 (instead of list €59.80). Don't miss the chance of improving your chess understanding!
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Born in 1979, the grandmaster from Uzbekistan has for many years been known as a very strong and imaginative player. In 2004 Rustam Kasimdzhanov shocked the chess world by winning the FIDE world chess championship title, beating a string of world-class players like Ivanchuk, Grischuk, Topalov and Adams in the process.

Through his vast experience both as a player, as well as the second of Vishy Anand and Fabiano Caruana; Kasimdzhanov has created a full lifetime repertoire after 1.e4 e6 for you. Start your journey now!

Top Choice Repertoire

Play the French Defence Vol. 1
Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.1 - Dynamic Pawns

• 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5
• 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5
• 3.Nc3 Nf6 Sidelines

• Video running time: 5 hours (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels

Play the French Defence Vol. 2
Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.1 - Dynamic Pawns

• 3.Nd2 c5
• 3.e5 c5
• 3.exd5 exd5
• Sidelines

• Video running time: 5 hours 45 minutes (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels

Sample videos

Summer Speical discount today: 
Play the French Defence Vol.1 &  2  €39.90 (instead of list €59.80)

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