Annotated French Defence Game

What? Another French Defence game I hear you ask?
Well, yes! Not too far above this game, you will have seen a selection of master games using the French Defence. Now here is an annotated game played by one of our stronger active members.

The notes are intended more for intermediate players, although that could mean different things to different players. With careful study it will be of use to less accomplished players too, especially if you are not afraid to ask questions.

You will of course had a look at the article elsewhere about beating higher rated opponents. Here is some more ammunition for you in that goal.