The Exchange French: The Monte Carlo Variation in Theory & Practice Judit Polgar The chapter on initiative introduces

The chapter on initiative introduces

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The Exchange French: The Monte Carlo Variation in Theory & Practice Judit Polgar The chapter on initiative introducesFor some reason, many chessplayers feel a little uncomfortable when facing the French Defense. They search for active lines against this popular black reply to 1. e4. The Monte Carlo Variation of the French might be just what fits the bill. The line begins 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. exd5 exd5 4. c4. It is worth mentioning that many other openings, including such diverse ones as the Queens Gambit Accepted, the English, the Petroff, etc., may also reach this