In this book, John Watson takes a revolutionary look at one of the most famous and widely-played chess openings: the French Defence. Instead of traveling down well-trodden and analyzed paths, Watson concentrates on fresh or little-explored variations of the French, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colors.  Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully armed, and your opponents running for cover!

Dangerous Weapons is a brand new series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. Many of the carefully chosen weapons are innovative, visually shocking, incredibly tricky, or have been unfairly discarded; they are guaranteed to throw even your most experienced opponent off balance.

Features:

• The French Defence in a whole new light
• Packed with original ideas and analysis
• Ideal for ambitious and adventurous players

International Master John Watson is a highly respected and award-winning chess writer, whose books have received much praise from reviewers and players alike. Previous works include his greatly admired and best-selling Play the French.

Specifications:

• Author: Watson
• Book Type: Paperback, 2007
• Pages: 320