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An Easy System to Make French Players Squirm

intermediate
Jesse Kraai (ChessDojo)OpeningFrench defense

GM Kraai breaks down a simple setup that puts French players out of their comfort zone.

Check out Jesse's follow-up video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCoSh5MGZdY

Magnus's Game in the EZ French: www.youtube.com/watch?v=myU31OPHCeE

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