Grandmaster Repertoire 15 - La Defensa Francesa, volumen dos, de Emanuel Berg (tapa blanda)

This Grandmaster Repertoire 15 - The French Defence Volume Two by Emanuel Berg is an English-language paperback chess opening book for players building a Black repertoire against 1.e4, with a clear focus on the critical Winawer Variation.

What this book covers

The French Defence has long been one of the most reliable and widely chosen replies to 1.e4. In this volume, Emanuel Berg examines the key Winawer position and presents three different ways for Black to meet White's aggressive setup:

• 7...cxd4 — the well-known poisoned-pawn Winawer
• 7...0–0 8.Bd3 f5 — a more solid system that still offers rich strategic play
• 7...0–0 8.Bd3 Nbc6 — a sharper choice for players looking for dynamic tension

That range of options makes the book useful if you want more than a single fixed line. It helps you understand the position's character and choose a repertoire that suits your style, whether you prefer direct complications or a more compact but still ambitious setup.

About the author

Emanuel Berg is a grandmaster with a peak rating of 2627 and a two-time Swedish champion. He is known for his active style and for his long-standing work with the French Defence, which he has played successfully for more than two decades. That practical background shapes the book's approach, combining detailed analysis with the perspective of a player who has tested these ideas over the board.

Edition details

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Publication date: 18 December 2013
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-42-2

Key details

• Product type: chess opening book
• Title: Grandmaster Repertoire 15 - The French Defence Volume Two
• Author: Emanuel Berg
• Subject: French Defence
• Variation: Winawer Variation
• Perspective: opening repertoire for Black
• Binding: paperback
• Pages: 304