Chess Openings- French Defense Part 1

We examine a popular defense to white's e4 pawn opening and discuss the important things you need to know when playing the French Defense. This in depth analysis should share some light on how to play the French Defense correctly. This is Part 1 so make sure to watch Part 2 for the second part of this video.

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• french defense
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[JaeChoi94]

The french defense should not be played against a German player

[iliamark]

i thought french defense means raising a white flag

[whoistheroach]

and stop talking so much about your "feelings"

[whoistheroach]

don't explain things so slowly

[Leatherfaceisthebest]

@JaeChoi94 i c wat u did thar

[rippedonchronic]

@Olliek94 idk if u playing as white i would just bring out knightc3 instead of advancing that pawn like he does.overextending in the opening has never gone well for me

[MrDoefke]

You should buy a better mic ;)

[Blirith]

@iliamark Fag

[Helptheherd]

french defense is my favorite

[dakilla254]

French defense should mean resign...

[joyalram]

@Olliek94 I think Ne7 would be an interesting counter, with the intention of Bg7 later in the game. If pxe6 then Bxe6 and you have greater development and your bishops will be set for a brutal attack on the queen side. If white doesn't capture on e6 then you can regain your pawn with pxd5 improving the pawn or Nxd5 allowing the bishop an alternative if you don't like g7.

[ChessCholo]

This vato tried the French Defense against me (1. e4 e6) so I'm like órale essay 2. d4 Nc6 3. e5 f6 4. Nf3 fxe5 5. Nxe5 Nxe5 6. dxe5 Bb4+ 7. c3 Bc5 8. b4 Bb6 9. g3 d6 10. h4 Bd7 11. Bf4 dxe5 12. Bxe5 Nh6 13. Bxg7 Rg8 14. Bxh6 Rg6 15. Qh5 Qf6 16. Be3 O-O-O 17. Bd4 Bxd4 18. cxd4 Qxd4 19. Be2 Qxa1 20. O-O e5 21. Qxh7 Bf5 22. Qf7 Rgd6 23. Qxf5+ Kb8 24. Qc2 Qd4 25. Nc3 Qd2 26. Qb3 e4 27. Nxe4 Qxe2 28. Nxd6 then he blundered (28...Rxd6) so I'm like 29. Qg8+ Rd8 30. Qxd8# and I checkmated that fool ay.