Learn the setup, repeat it with the next steps, then practice the replies. You play Black.
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5
Build the French pawn chain. Challenge White’s supporting central pawn and develop your knight to attack it.
Repeat the setup. Add queen pressure, develop your other knight and exchange pawns before bringing the knight toward the center.
Unlocks when V1 drilled
French Defense line, 10 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V2 drilled
French Defense line, 7 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V3 drilled
French Defense line, 6 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V4 drilled
French Defense line, 6 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V5 drilled
French Defense line, 7 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V6 drilled
French Defense line, 4 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V7 drilled
French Defense line, 6 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V8 drilled
French Defense line, 7 moves deep. You play Black.
Unlocks when V1 + V9 drilled
0 of 10 mastered. Clear the rest to unlock the next French opening.
Learn these variations in order. Each course continues where the last one ends.