ABC of the English Opening SN_required false — MAX EUWE

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*** The second edition published in 2020 includes a new chapter entitled "24 Brain Crushers" ***

German Grandmaster Michael Prusikin presents a solid but dynamic opening repertoire for Black against the Queen's Gambit

before attempting to create endless practical difficulties in the mainline with an e5- e6 push

ABC of the English Opening SN_required false — MAX EUWEThe English Opening is popular with players of all skill levels, from grandmasters to club players. There are few forced variations, and the middlegame is where better chess understanding prevails. In the English Opening, White plays 1. c4, placing his "English bishop" after g2 on the long diagonal g2 a8. As in all good openings, this leaves White fighting for control of the center. Many people think of the English Opening as a colorless opening, but