Symmetrical English

by David Cummings

Overview

The Symmetrical Variation is one of Black's most popular and reliable methods of meeting the English Opening, which in itself has become one of the most prominent openings. Depending on the variations chosen, this line can lead to a wide variety of positio In this book International Master David Cummings examines the various strategies for both white and black players and presents an up-to-date account of the latest theory. *Expert coverage on a fashionable opening system *Covers the principal ideas for white and black *Ideal for club and tournament players

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857442922
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Publication date:	10/01/2001
Series:	Everyman Chess
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	9.14(w) x 9.14(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

David Cummings is an experienced International Master, who has represented Wales on numerous occasions including several times at Chess Olympiads. Cummings is a skilled and knowledgeable chess writer who has a background in chess publishing. This is his fi

Table of Contents

	Bibliography	4
	Introduction	5
1	The Hedgehog	7
2	The Double Fianchetto Defence	28
3	White plays an early d2-d4	39
4	Black plays an early ...d7-d5	69
5	Symmetrical English with g2-g3	99
6	Symmetrical English Main Line with 5 [Knight]f3 [Knight]f6	124
7	Breaking the Symmetry	141
	Index of Complete Games	159