MERALCO, Pasig City
W: EDIZER AQUINO, TRANSCO
B: RICKY TAN, MERALCO
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The opening used is the FRENCH DEFENSE. It was named for the players of pris led by La Bourdonnnais who adopted the move 1... e6 in 1834.
Lasker in Manual of Chess
A very logical move, developing, and at the same time preparatory to 2... d5 which engages the White K pawn and forces White to a far-reaching decision.
Kasparov and Keene in Batsford Chess Openings
It is a defense in the truest sense of the word, appealing to players who are content to endure cramped or passive positions in the hope of emerging with a superior pawn structure or an eventual counter-attack.
It's first Finals appearance was in the Steinitz vs Lasker World Championship Match in 1894 that was won by the latter.
