Classical French: David Pruess-Jesse Kraai

I have been plannng for weeks to show the game IM David Pruess won against GM Jesse Kraai this year in Berkeley. Yesterday and today, the news on this site indicates that David Pruess has been hired to work here. This game is an example of his ability to prepare an opening and find sharp ideas.

The opening is a Classical Variation of the French Defense. Many of the moves can be played in different orders. Some of these will be shown along with relevant game references for further study. There is also original analysis.