The French Defence for Beginners II: Key Variations French Defence: Key Variations for Young Players Edition 2.8, January, 96 1. e4 e6, French Defence Introduction White avoids 2.d4 2. d3 The King's Indian Attack 4... c5 (Variation A) 4... b6 (Variation B) 2. Qe2, Tchigorin variation 2. Nf3, Two Knights' Variation 2. d4 Read more about The French Defence for Beginners II: Key Variations