The English Opening with 1.c4 is one
of the most subtle yet combative means of starting a chess game
which has found favour with many of the great players in history.
White takes space on the Queenside whilst keeping his options open
about where he should place his pieces. This gives White the kind
of flexibility that is missing from regular 1.d4 openings and puts
the onus on planning and ideas rather than a knowledge of
variations. On this DVD Davies tells you everything you need to
know to start playing the English in tournament games, showing how
White should react to Black’s different set-ups using 40
illustrative games. The main focus is on lines with 2.g3, making it
easier for White to get aboard this Rolls Royce of chess openings.
Video running time: 8 hours.
Nigel Davies has been a Grandmaster
since 1993 and is a former British Open Quickplay and U21 Champion.
He has more than 30 years experience of playing the English
Opening, having used it extensively in his own games.
