Learn the Tarrasch Variation of the French Defense (Plans, Theory, Example Games)

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Welcome to our video on the French Defense's Tarrasch Variation! The primary strategies and concepts of each side will be covered in this video, along with some theoretical lines and ideas on the different variations. We'll also take a look at a few real-world games to see how professional players have used the Tarrasch. This video contains something for everyone, whether you're a French Defense player trying to expand your toolkit, a player trying to beat the french, or just a chess enthusiast interested in learning more about this well-known opening. So take a seat back, unwind, and follow along as we explore the Tarrasch Variation of the French Defense.
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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Basic Ideas/Concept of Tarrasch
01:42 - Theory of 3...dxe4
02:58 - Master Game #1 (With 3...dxe4)
04:20 - Theory of 3...Nf6
08:50 - Master Game #2 (With 3...Nf6)
10:46 - Theory of 3...c5
12:39 - Master Game #3 (With 3...c5)
15:29 - Quick Reminders/Summary

[@koreanforforeigners]

Thanks so much. Loved that you didn't go too in depth for each variation, but covered the main concepts like the critical f4 square with explanation. That was very appreciated.

[@ChessGeek1]

Great to hear, thank you :)

[@ramilparedes9930]

Very helpful

[@TaitoHuttunen]

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[@minjunkim8361]

I simply love the way how you explained the critical middle game plans along with explaining the theory of the moves. Most of the chess youtubers solely tell you just bunch of theories, which lacks in details of how you should find your way throughout the middle game. Your explanation of common positions and key ideas in the opening is just spectacular. You earned a sub!

[@ChessGeek1]

Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed the video. I do try my best to explain why, not just what!

[@khalidabbas5714]

good job....been looking for something like this for the tarrasch for a long time

[@elkomediante]

excellent video bro!

[@andrewsafronov3240]

Awesome content, man, well explained, thanks a bunch

[@ChessGeek1]

My pleasure

[@hugocruz2439]

I was meeting the french with Nc3 but wasn't satisfied with the middle games i got, this seems way more fun

[@ChessGeek1]

Yeah, usually best to keep c3 as an option!

[@treasonouspigeonpeckers957]

I still play 3.Nc3 but the Rubinstein example surprisingly helped. Tarrasch is easier to learn though

[@blitzthepawns2427]

thx so much i used to play nc3 but the positions were too crazy

[@ChessGeek1]

my pleasure :)

[@robertcooper1952]

I assume this young fellow is an IM or a GM. He's really excellent.

[@ChessGeek1]

I wish. Not the case (at least not yet :)). Just an ambitious and enthusiastic player. Thank you for the kind words.

[@robertcooper1952]

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[@kriszed5329]

You know your stuff! very impressed. i will try this. But I have a feeling the kind of guys I play will probably be playing Queen b6, and maybe even c6, but I can investigate that my self

[@ChessGeek1]

Thank you! Indeed yeah there are many other variations to consider, and at different levels players might play different things. On lichess, there should be a feature to see what the most common replies are for each rating, so maybe use that?

[@melonlo2326]

I was literally saying to myself shit I gotta learn some stuff against the fucking french and this video shows off on my notifactions what are the odds

[@ChessGeek1]

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[@melonlo2326]

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[@francescos.7573]

Thank you for doing this . I hate french defense , they always get my D4 pawn and I never recover. Now i have a weapon💪🏻

[@ChessGeek1]

My pleasure. Yeah, the Tarrasch is a great weapon!!

[@showhq7125]

Ditto to the entire comments section- GREAT VIDEO!

[@ChessGeek1]

Thank you :) Glad to hear it

[@SlayteHasntGotAnyComputer]

in the steinitz variation if they don't play f6 but Qb6 what are we supposed to do please ?

[@gdbatle9967]

3 months late but since Qb6 puts pressure on white’s d4 and b2 pawns, white can sufficiently defend the d4 pawn with both knights by going Ndf3 (from d2) with the other knight being on e2, and the b2 pawn is still defended by the c1 bishop because it never had the chance to move

[@Sun-gs6hq]

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[@chessandstuffIQ]

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[@kosannminn1778]

How about 3...Nc6 Guimard Variation?

[@ChessGeek1]

Interesting move. I would think usually black tries for c5 before Nc6

[@eduardwalker1526]

on 3..nf6 i like 4.e5 and nd7 5.f4 v strong ideea i beat a lot of strong players with it ,why not study 5.f4!!

[@andremartins3398]

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