GM Yermolinsky chronicles the offbeat opening but ultimate success of 2...b6 in the French. GM Tamaz Gelashvili trotted it out in Week 6 of the USCL, developed his pieces harmoniously, then found a crushing breakthrough in the center. IM Marc Esserman didn't get to play in his usual active style, and the brilliant attack by Black was unyielding to any defensive resource. Watch and learn how to crumble White's center!
