Starting Out: the English

by McDonald, Neil

• ISBN13: 9781857443226
• ISBN10: 1857443225
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Everyman Chess

Summary

Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the English Opening.

The English is a sophisticated and popular opening system that is suitable for all types of players and can lead to both positional and tactical middlegames. Many of the world¿s top players, including Kasparov and Kramnik, include the English in their openings weaponry. In this groundbreaking book, Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the basic principles behind the English and its many variations. Throughout this easy-to-read guide the reader is aided by a wealth of notes, tips and warnings from the author, while key strategies, ideas and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. This book is ideal for the improving player.

* Written by an openings expert
* All the important lines are covered
* A back-to-basics look at one of the most important openings

Author Biography

English Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced player on the international chess circuit, with a string of tournament successes. He is a respected chess coach, who has trained many of England's strongest junior players. McDonald is also a talented chess writer and has many outstanding works to his name. Earlier Everyman books include Concise Chess Endings and Concise Chess Openings.

Table of Contents

Bibliography	6	(7)
Introduction	7	(2)
Move Order in the English	9	(2)
Symmetrical English 1: Black's Kingside Fianchetto	11	(23)
Symmetrical English 2: Early Action in the Centre	34	(23)
Symmetrical English 3: The Hedgehog	57	(18)
The Nimzo-English	75	(15)
The Four Knights: Black plays without ...d7-d5	90	(25)
The Reversed Dragon	115	(11)
Black Plays a Kings Indian Set-Up	126	(24)
Reti Lines	150	(20)
Other Variations	170	(17)
Index of Complete Games	187	(2)
Index of Variations	189