Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer Experience the unique genius of

Experience the unique genius of Savielly Tartakower in this 21st Century Edition of his games collection – 201 games

while in other cases the centre becomes fixed

Drawing on his considerable experience in tournament play

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

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Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer Experience the unique genius ofMastering 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