Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer Zvjagintsev

Zvjagintsev

John Nunn devotes himself to the middle game - the phase of the battle in which most games are decided

and the Soviet chess world

a treacherous sideline

Black generally concedes a slight spatial disadvantage early but in return gains a sound structure and middlegame opportunities to undermine the white centre

Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer ZvjagintsevMastering the Fundamentals The first one volume book that covers all variations The English Opening (1. c4) is a popular choice at both club and master level, because it is a chess opening that suits all styles. Elite players as diverse as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana and Vishy Anand include it in their repertoire. As White you can play aggressively or opt for a more strategic approach, depending on what kind of middlegame positions you are looking