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Blitz Review: The Flexible French by GM Viktor Moskalenko

I borrowed this book from a friend to take a look at the variation of my interest - dubed by Moskalenko as “Black Queen Blues”. It goes 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e5 c5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 6. bxc3 Qa5!? 7. Bd2 Qa4

Flexible French

Flexible French: Strategic Explanations & Surprise Weapons for Dynamic Players

The chapter introduction, which includes History, Plans, Typical Endings and Directions, is almost perfect. Moskalenko will detail on all possible continuations and resources for both sides. However, there are many better examples for Typical Endings than one sole piece taken from author’s practice.

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Book of the Week: Silman’s Complete Endgame Course

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