The author deals with the strategy of the middle game in positions typical for the French defence. More precisely, it deals with the structures, which are characterized by the position of White's d4-e5 Pawns against Black's d5-e6 Pawns. The book contains 110 examples from practical games, which readers can analyse themselves or go directly to the detailed analysis and explanation in the second part of the book. 2 pictures. Further information about the book and a sample are available at schachversand-ullrich.de.