“The Ukrainian GM’s way of writing is unique and, even for newcomers, it only takes the turning of a few pages to become acquainted with, and then even seduced by, his lively style. All sorts of informative and entertaining things seem to be leaping out of the printed page! The heart of the work involves him displaying notable games (many recent, some less so) and packing them full of alternative ideas and analyses. Certain sections therein get special attention with highlighted text and snazzy labelling (with terms including Plan, Weapon, Puzzle, Trick or some combination of these) to boost their significance. It’s almost like telling a good story isn’t enough for Moskalenko who wants to make sure that you have understood all the sub-plots! There is just so much in there that reading through any game chosen at random really feels like a fully-fledged experience. This is not a repertoire book, rather an examination of a wide variety of different systems, so it should account for all tastes. It’s just tremendous fun reading through a Viktor Moskalenko book and this is no exception. With all his experience as a trainer and analyst you can hardly go wrong using this as your ‘ideas source’ for years to come. Naturally, he doesn’t go into as much detail as those other works that prefer to deal with a more limited number of lines, but the author prefers to stimulate (in all directions!) rather than saturate. So please buy this book if you want the French part of your brain to be invigorated!”

– Glenn Flear, Grandmaster, Yearbook 140

“The main power of this book are the introductions Moskalenko has written. With sub-headlines like ‘Ideas’ and ‘Directions’ he guides the reader in grasping the many variations, ideas and possibilities of the system. Next to these introductions he conveniently arranges the variations in model games. Now and again, within these games he brings the reader up to date with theoretical discussions. This work, written in Moskalenko’s highly characteristic style, is a welcome addition. Every player who had the French in his repertoire should buy this book.”

– Herman Grooten, International Master, Schaaksite

“Ukrainian grandmaster Viktor Moskalenko has written a number of well-received books on the French which offer a potpourri of lines and ideas after 1.e4 e6. In the ‘Fully-Fledged French’ he continues this approach examining multiple Black choices after White’s two main tries 3.Nc3 and 3.Nd2. Moskalenko’s books are always inspirational and regular French players looking for new ideas or variations will find plenty of food for thought.”

– John Donaldson, International master, International Master

“Another cauldron of sizzling French ideas. Moskalenko has a unique approach to presenting his ideas, dotting his analysis with key words such as WEAPON (indicating an interesting, untested idea), TRICK (watch out for the tactic!), PLAN and PUZZLE (move-order subtlety). The first time I came across this, it felt a little gimmicky, but I’ve grown to accept and even like it, as it helps keeps you alert while reading.”

– Matthew Sadler, co-author of 'Game Changer'