Crush The French Defense Chess Opening: Traps and Tactics
What you'll learn
- Be able to play stunning tactics and combinations and understand more the basis for their very existence
- Be able to get a better grip on the downsides that cause traps to be successful or not
- Be able to avoid traps in the opening by appreciating the downsides more of specific variations in the French Defence
- Be able to understand more the philosophies behind great chess traps
- Be able to get a firmer grip on the basics of winning chess and practice your forcing move awareness
- Be able to get a variety of different opening systems and moves to try out for fun and results
- Be able to see the diverse range of Greek Gift sacrifices that often provide quick wins vs the French
- Be able to see a wide range of instructive blunders right in the early stage of chess games even from GMs and past World chess champions
- Be able punish "suspicious" looking moves as they create subtle "scents of downsides"
- Be able to replace more your routine habitual moves with more "punishing" moves right in the Opening
- Be able to experience a wide variety of variations against and for the French defence getting awareness of specific downsides
- Be able to have specific tactical insights in the French Winawer variation
- Be able to have specific tactical insights in the French Tarrasch variation
- Be able to have specific tactical insights in the French Rubinstein Variation
- Be able to use surprise weapons and variations such as the "Finger slip" variation or the Chigorin variation or the Wing Gambit
Requirements
- Knows the basics of playing Chess
Description
Venture into the intriguing world of the French Defence with our fun and immersive course, 'A fun lover's guide to Chess Opening Traps: French Defence'. Navigating the French Defence (1.e4 e6) is often a challenging task, but with our guide, you'll not only gain knowledge, you'll have fun doing it.
This course lays a smorgasbord of crafty traps in the French Defence, ready to ensnare unwary players. We don't just show you the traps; we make them a part of your arsenal. Our course spans a range of variations to furnish your opening repertoire with more versatility against the French Defence.
We delve into the depths of variations such as:
The Winawer Variation
The Classical Variation
The Rubinstein Variation
The Tarrasch Variation
The Advance Variation
The Exchange Variation
With each trap, we explore a myriad of pawn structures and imbalances, thereby enhancing your understanding of the game. You'll discover how to avoid falling prey to opening traps while simultaneously learning how to lay them for your adversaries.
But the course is not just about traps; it's also a journey into the heart of chess tactics. You'll get acquainted with tactical maneuvers like X-ray attacks, double attacks, deflections, and more. These tactics and traps not only help you secure victories in quick-play formats like online tournaments but also deepen your overall understanding of the game.
Empower your chess journey with the insights and confidence this course offers. With this strategic guide, always ensure you stay one move ahead in your games!
Who this course is for:
- Chess beginner and intermediate players
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 3,647 Reviews
- 19,175 Students
- 42 Courses
Dive deep into the intellectual universe of chess with Tryfon Gavriel, famously known to enthusiasts as "Kingscrusher." Beyond my titles as a FIDE Candidate Master and British Regional Chess Master, I am a dedicated chess educator, committed to spreading knowledge and passion for the game.
Decades of Strategic Pursuits My engagement with chess is a 35-year-long odyssey marked by competitive achievements both online and offline, including a peak ICC blitz rating of 2625 and an exceptional ECF grading of 212. My early triumph in the Lloyds Under 18 national UK tournament back in 1989 set the stage for a life steeped in chess, culminating in numerous top finishes in Lichess marathons and more. A statistical blog on lichess indicates :
"CM @Kingscrusher-YouTube has been an icon on Lichess for over a decade, as a chess streamer and as a very active player on Lichess. He is currently in 2nd place in overall trophies in all arenas (behind the unstoppable @Hoegi), he has many top 10 places in various rankings, and he has been racking up marathon trophies on his profile as well." - blog titled: "lichess-arena-rankings" (2024)
Udemy's Chess Luminary While I once enjoyed sharing insights and high-level analysis on my YouTube channel, my current passion lies in crafting comprehensive chess courses for Udemy. My dedication has been recognized with the "highest-rated" award for my detailed course on José Raúl Capablanca's strategies and the "Best Seller" accolade for my "Complete Guide to Chess Tactics," which garnered widespread acclaim shortly after its debut.
Teaching that Transforms Teaching chess goes beyond explaining moves on a board. For me, it's about igniting a passion for the sport and developing a deep, enduring understanding of strategic thinking and tactical decision-making. And it is about giving students the necessary chess abilities and skills that they can make use of in every single game they play. Courses such as the best selling "The complete guide to Chess Tactics" and "The complete guide to chess visualisation". There are also some courses based on champions. Drawing inspiration from chess titans like Paul Morphy, Alexander Alekhine, Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer, and Garry Kasparov, my courses offer more than knowledge—they provide a window into the minds of chess's greatest masters.
Your Journey Towards Chess Mastery My offerings on Udemy are designed for learners at all stages of their chess journey. Whether you're just starting or seeking advanced strategies, my courses are a gateway to deeper comprehension and appreciation of chess. Through meticulously designed lessons, I aim to equip you with the skills, confidence, and strategic acumen to elevate your game.
Join me in this exploration of chess, delving into the intricacies that make it a timeless classic. With each lesson, we'll unravel the complexities and joys of chess, fostering not just better players, but lifelong enthusiasts.