The French the Easy Way An easy way to play the French is revealed. Martin Brown from Wales commented via e-mail, "I play the French but no longer like the opening. My problem is that after 1 e4 e6 2 d4 d5 3 Nc3 Nf6 4 Bg5 dxe4 5 Nxe4 Be7 6 Bxf6+ gxf6 the positions are not to my liking; but the truth is that I do not know many book moves. I thought about 6...Bxf6 or even 4...Bb4. What do you think?" I think that 4...Bb4 is a good option but needs a lot of study. Therefore, until you have the time and patience the more practical option is 6...Bxf6. I can think of some inspiring games that might be of help: Robin Van Kampen-Sam Shankland Wijk aan Zee (B group) 2015 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 … [Read more...]