vs Classical: Steinitz
Against the French · C11 · you play White. 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7 5.f4 c5
About the vs Classical: Steinitz
The Steinitz Variation against the Classical French, 4.e5 and 5.f4, builds a huge centre. White develops with Nf3, Be3 and Qd2, castles long and storms the kingside with h4–h5. Black's counterplay on the queenside is the danger.
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7: that is the start of the vs Classical: Steinitz, a C11 line of the Against the French for White. There are 4 lines of this opening to train. Start in learn mode to see the idea behind every move, then play the vs Classical: Steinitz yourself and let the coach correct your mistakes. Below the board you find middlegame plans for the vs Classical: Steinitz, common endgames and games by strong players, so you know what to do once the theory ends. Add it to your White repertoire, and repeat it in speed mode or the drill until you no longer have to think about it.