Lev Psakhis Livres

Here is the fourth and final volume of Lev Psakhis's monumental work on the French Defense, complete with a wealth of illustrative games by leading players and detailed analyses of Black's alternative responses to 3 Nc3. In addition to the Steinitz Variation (3...Nf6 4 e5) and the Classical System (3...Nf6 4 Bg5 Be7), this volume incorporates the Rubinstein, Burn, and MacCutcheon Systems, which have recently gained new popularity.

Since the publication of The Complete French in 1992, the amount of theory has increased so that it now encompasses three entire volumes. This, the second installment of the series, discusses the consequences of 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 Nc3 and the various Black replies one might expect. They include the Winawer variation 3...Bb4, leading to sharp play on both flanks; the Rubinstein/Burn lines, which result in active center play; or the Classical 3...Nf6. Featuring a wealth of example games, this volume is not to be missed by anyone seeking a thorough understanding of this classic defense.