Hansen: The Full English Opening Holz the more mysterious part of

the more mysterious part of chess ability lies within the thought

divided into the usual sections of opening

center treatment

The "weapons" of the French defense presented here by French expert John Watson are innovative

Since then the opening has gained a considerable following

Hansen: The Full English Opening Holz the more mysterious part 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