The English Opening arises after 1.c4, and is a great practical weapon for players of all levels. White dictates the opening from the very first move, and often reaches positions where understanding themes and plans is more important than the latest computer-generated analysis.
Nikolaos Ntirlis has been Playing the English successfully for many years in high-level correspondence events, as well as teaching it to students ranging from club players to Grandmasters. While his analysis is first-rate, Ntirlis also understands the differing needs between correspondence and human play, and this repertoire is specifically tailored towards practical players.
Playing the English A World-Class Repertoire provides a complete repertoire with 1.c4, showing how to meet every major option that Black may try. Each section of the book begins with an introduction outlining the main plans and concepts, so you will be equipped with both the strategic and theoretical knowledge needed to crush your opponents.
Nikolaos Ntirlis is an award-winning author, openings expert, and Correspondence IM. He has worked as an openings adviser to numerous GMs, including the Danish Olympiad Team.
Content:
004 Bibliography
005 Preface
007 Introduction
1.c4 e5
013 1) Reversed Dragon
057 2) Grischuk’s Reversed Dragon
071 3) Reversed Rossolimo
095 4) Other 1...e5 Lines
1.c4 c5
111 5) Pure Symmetry
135 6) Impure Symmetry
177 7) Hedgehog
211 8) Double Fianchetto
Indian Defences
221 9) King’s Indian
267 10) Grünfeld
...d5 Defences
289 11) Slav-Grünfeld
321 12) English vs Slav
351 13) English vs QGD
383 14) Catalan Transposition
Other Defences
411 15) Dutch
427 16) 1...b6 & 1...g6
436 Variation Index
