What is the French Defence?

The French Defence is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 581 instructional videos covering every aspect of the French Defence, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the French Defence?

The best way to learn the French Defence is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 581 free videos on the French Defence, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the French Defence good for beginners?

Many players learn the French Defence at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the French Defence?

The French Defence has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the French Defence?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the French Defence throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 581 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

French Defence Chess Videos

Wang Hao vs Grischuk! Let This Queen Sacrifice Happen

April 22, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Wang Hao vs Alexander Grischuk FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2020-2021 round 10 C11 French Defense: Classical Variation, Steinitz

New Hustler Not Fooling Anybody With His French Defense! Kaiski vs Andy

April 16, 2021 NHaselton Personalities, Contemporary Masters

When the new guy busts out the French, you know he’s a hustler!

Ivanchuk Turns French Defense Into “French Attack”!

April 9, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

In hands of Ivanchuk even super solid French defense can become a mighty attacking weapon! An instructive game

We Can Never See Past The Choices We Don’t Understand

March 26, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Bronstein Destroys French Defense

March 20, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

David Bronstein vs Isaac Lipnitsky Kiev-ch (1939), Kiev URS French Defense: Winawer. Positional Variation (C19) 1.e4 e6 2.d4

A “Greek Gift Sacrifice” By Bobby Fischer

March 9, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Greek gift sacrifice In chess, the Greek gift sacrifice (or as it is more commonly called, the classical

The French Defense: Tarrasch Variation | Chess Openings Explained

March 2, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Nick Risko teaches the Tarrasch Variation of the French Defense. After 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5, White plays the

Rafael Vaganian’s Immortal

February 18, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

This is a brilliant attacking game played by Soviet-Armenian chess GM Rafael Vaganian where he makes several piece

Most Important Question in Chess

February 17, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Every Chess Player Should See Tal’s Move! The Most Fierce Attacker vs The Most Solid Defender

February 13, 2021 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Mikhail Tal vs Tigran V Petrosian USSR Championship (1977), Leningrad URS, rd 13, Dec-?? French Defense: Winawer. Advance