Beat the French Defense with 3.Nd2 by IM Zaur Tekeyev
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Summary
Course Outline
- Introduction and Why 3.Nd2
- Chapter 1. The Rubinstein Variation
- Chapter 2. 3…Nf6
- Chapter 3. 3…B5 Black Plays Solidly
- Chapter 4. How To Play Against an Isolated Pawn – 3…c5 and 3…a6
- Chapter 5. Blacks 3rd Move Alternatives
Learn the French Defense with 3.Nd2 by IM Zaur Tekeyev
One opening has been gaining a lot of popularity…
Engines rank it as a top counter against 1.e4…
Even if you gain an advantage, turning it into a win is a steep mountain to climb…
French is definitely a hard nut to crack.
That’s where International Master Zaur Tekeyev steps in!
He’s bringing to the table a line that flips the script, giving players like you a solid edge.
Say goodbye to endless opening preparation and memorization.
Forget about getting bogged down in the complexities of the mainline; it’s time for something more practical and less theory-heavy.
Here is what you’ll learn:
- The Game Changer: 3.Nd2 – Dramatically reduce your study time while still gaining superior practical results
- Super Flexible and Solid Setups – Keep your opponents guessing with a variety of robust setups
- Universal and Low Theory Approach – Simplify your play without sacrificing depth or effectiveness
- Ideal for Club Players – Dive into less chaotic, more manageable positions that sidestep the exhaustive theory of mainline play
It’s time to turn the tables on the French Defense!
Whether you’re a club player or an aspiring chess master, this course will give you the tools you need to confidently face one of the most popular counters to 1.e4 today!
Outline:
Introduction and Why 3.Nd2
Chapter 1. The Rubinstein Variation
Chapter 2. 3…Nf6
Chapter 3. 3…B5 Black Plays Solidly
Chapter 4. How To Play Against an Isolated Pawn – 3…c5 and 3…a6
Chapter 5. Blacks 3rd Move Alternatives
About the Author:
IM Zaur Tekeyev [FIDE 2409]
is a FIDE Master who recently became an International Master. Zaur has been coaching chess players of different ages and levels for many years. As a player, he has won multiple tournaments, one of the best results being the 1st place in the Russian National Students’ Chess League Championship (Moscow Open, 2017). Zaur is also a big online blitz player, with an online rating of over 2800.