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About this book
Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the English Opening. The English is a sophisticated and popular opening system that is suitable for all types of players and can lead to both positional and tactical middlegames. Many of the world¿s top players, including Kasparov and Kramnik, include the English in their openings weaponry. In this groundbreaking book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the basic principles behind the English and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player. * Written by an openings expert * All the important lines are covered * A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings
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Information
Publisher
Popular ChessYear
2003eBook ISBN
9781781940709Table of contents
- Bibliography
- Introduction
- Move Order in the English
- 1 Symmetrical English 1: Black’s Kingside Fianchetto
- 2 Symmetrical English 2: Early Action in the Centre
- 3 Symmetrical English 3: The Hedgehog
- 4 The Nimzo-English
- 5 The Four Knights: Black plays without ... d7-d5
- 6 The Reversed Dragon
- 7 Black Plays a Kings Indian Set-Up
- 8 Réti Lines
- 9 Other Variations
- Index of Complete Games
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