Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer and the Soviet chess world

and the Soviet chess world

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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Sometimes it is very difficult to calculate all the consequences of the planned move

Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer and the Soviet chess worldMastering 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