The Full English Opening: Mastering the Fundamentals

by Carsten Hansen

Overview

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. As White you can play aggressively or opt for a more modest strategic approach, depending on what kind of middlegame positions you are looking for. The opening will serve you well in any mood, against any type of opponent, in any tournament situation.

For a club player who wants to reap the benefits of this multipurpose opening, understanding is much more important than deep theoretical knowledge. ‘The Full English Opening’ is the first one-volume book that covers all variations. Carsten Hansen dedicates special attention to the transition into the early middlegame.
You will learn how to define specific plans, lay out a strategic goal, and find positional and tactical targets. Supported by examples and exercises, you will be able to enjoy the greatest asset of the English Opening: its versatility.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789056917548
Publisher:	New in Chess
Publication date:	09/15/2018
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	1,070,319
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Carsten Hansen is Danish FIDE Master and FIDE Trainer and an acclaimed author. He has written extensively on the English Opening and has a lifetime of experience with the opening.

Editorial Reviews

"There is some sound advice along the way, which in some cases flies refreshingly in the face of modern convention...An excellent and highly accessible starting point for club and tournament players wanting to add this flexible and effective opening to their repertoire."

CHESS Magazine (UK) - Sean Marsh

"The idea behind this book is to teach the reader the underlying concepts which form the backbone of the English. Having said that, it should be noted that this doesn't mean that the book is free from theory. It is not. In fact, there is quite a bit of theoretical knowledge contained within the volume. Not to be overlooked are the included exercises designed to help the reader to gain an understanding of the underlying themes. In solving them the reader is almost guaranteed to deepen their knowledge of the English. I recommend this book not only to anyone who plays or is considering playing the English, but also to anyone who wants to better learn closed and semi-closed pawn structures."

On the Road to Chess Master - Chris Wainscott

"This first one-volume book on the English Opening is in my opinion much more than the cover of this book wants us to believe. Carsten Hansen certainly digs deeper than just the fundamentals and strategies of the move 1.c4."

Elburg Chess Reviews

"A thorough grounding, where the subtleties of the move orders are carefully weighed up, as are the various counters by Black. In the title, the term "Full English" can be considered as appropriate, as the author discusses just about all sensible variations that can arise from 1.c4, in those cases when play doesn't transpose to queen's pawn openings. Many club players will appreciate the widespread explanations concerning the aims, plans, and strategies involved."

Yearbook - Glenn Flear

"Currently the best guide in the market for this particular opening. Hansen has clearly put in an amazing amount of work into this book and the outcome is a neatly structured and comprehensive overview of a strategically complex opening. While the book's main audience is probably players up to 2200, I think strong master-level players looking to pick up this opening will also find this book extremely useful."

Kevin Goh Wei Ming