French Advance Opening for White Pieces by Sam Collins

French Advance Opening for White Pieces by Sam CollinsThe French Advance. Direct, Aggressive, and Highly Effective. The Advance Variation is one of White's most direct and uncompromising ways to meet the French Defence. From the very first moves, White fixes the pawn structure, claims a genuine space advantage, and sets up the conditions for a serious kingside attack. It's a firm favourite of uncompromising grandmasters like Alexei Shirov, Nigel Short, and Alexander Grischuk. In this 2nd edition, opening

The French Advance. Direct, Aggressive, and Highly Effective.

The Advance Variation is one of White's most direct and uncompromising ways to meet the French Defence. From the very first moves, White fixes the pawn structure, claims a genuine space advantage, and sets up the conditions for a serious kingside attack. It's a firm favourite of uncompromising grandmasters like Alexei Shirov, Nigel Short, and Alexander Grischuk.

In this 2nd edition, opening expert Sam Collins — former Irish Champion and individual gold medallist at the 2002 Bled Olympiad — explains the strategies and tactics of this dynamic opening through model games for both White and Black.

What's Covered:

• The main lines of the French Advance — fully analyzed and up to date
• Offbeat and tricky variations — nothing left unanswered
• Key plans and ideas for both sides — so you understand the positions, not just the moves
• Everything you need to start playing the French Advance immediately

Paperback, 176 pages — Everyman Chess.

A direct, space-gaining weapon against the French. The Advance Variation — ready to play.