Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer a treacherous sideline

a treacherous sideline

In this new work

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

while in other cases the centre becomes fixed

and the Soviet chess world

Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer a treacherous sidelineMastering 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