The English (1 c4) is a fine choice for players who like to enjoy a wide variety of middlegame positions. One of its great attractions is flexibility and diversity: White can play either aggressively or quietly, and the resultant middlegame positions are rich in both strategy and tactics.
In this book, International Master David Cummings presents the reader with a complete English repertoire. The English is, by its nature, highly transpositional. Black can opt for a King’s Indian-type set-up, a Queen’s Gambit Declined-type set-up or aim for a reversed Sicilian position. David identifies promising methods to meet all Black’s main options and efficient methods to deal with awkward sidelines.
The English often leads to situations where there are opportunities to employ tricky move orders. David explains how to navigate through these successfully and avoid any unfortunate pitfalls. This book tells you everything you need to know about playing the English.
- How to play 1 c4 with confidence
- Emphasis on plans and strategies
- Written by an English expert
Contents
About the Author
Bibliography
007 Introduction
1 1.c4 e5: Introduction and 5...0-0
2 1.c4 e5: 5...Bxc3 and Other Fifth Moves
3 1.c4 e5: 4...Be7 and Other Fourth Moves
4 1.c4 e5: 2...Bb4 and Other Second/Third Moves
5 Symmetrical: Introduction and Move Order Guide
6 Symmetrical: Four Knights with ...e7-e6
7 Symmetrical: Maroczy Bind versus ...g7-g6
8 Symmetrical: Black Plays ...b7-b6
9 Symmetrical: Black Plays 3...d5
10 Black Avoids 1...e5 and 1...c5: Introduction and Move Orders
11 Anti-Queen’s Gambit System
12 Anti-Slav System
13 Anti-Nimzo System
14 Anti-Grünfeld Lines
15 King’s Indian and Modern Defences
16 The Dutch, English Defence and Minor First Moves
Index of Variations
Index of Complete Games
