Wie spielt man Französisch? OHNE BILD You'll see Ding Liren revelling

You'll see Ding Liren revelling in an all-out attack

Nf3 has become increasingly popular as an answer to Nimzo-Indian systems in recent years

appealing to both serious players and casual readers

and Csaba Balogh provides a puzzle section for tactical training

Wie spielt man Französisch? OHNE BILD You'll see Ding Liren revellingThe French Defense is one of the most popular openings among grandmasters and club players alike. A large number of variations require very different strategies. What is usually obvious for the grandmaster, the amateur often has to work out for himself during the game. Which plan is the right one in this position? Where should the pieces be developed? Grandmaster Thomas Luther and "amateur" club player Jrgen Jordan (ELO 2182) show the right plans and