ChessBase FritzTrainer Instructional Chess DVDThe French Defence by IM Ari Ziegler

Build a powerful, highly reliable counterattacking weapon against 1.e4 with this masterclass training module from ChessBase. Presented by International Master Ari Ziegler, a renowned opening theoretician and veteran chess teacher from Sweden, this FritzTrainer DVD provides Black with a complete, integrated strategic opening repertoire.

The French Defence is a deeply sophisticated and resilient response to 1.e4. Rather than forcing you to memorize endless lines that are easily mixed up, IM Ziegler focuses on core understanding, typical pawn structures, and thematic piece maneuvers. You will learn how to aggressively target White's center using your f- and c-pawns, and how to comfortably solve practical over-the-board problems. The recommended variations are rock-solid, durable, and designed to serve you for many years without requiring constant updates on recent theoretical developments.