Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer John Nunn devotes himself to

John Nunn devotes himself to the middle game - the phase of the battle in which most games are decided

amazing draws and not infrequently defeat snatched from the jaws of victory

Sometimes it is very difficult to calculate all the consequences of the planned move

In this new work

Drawing on his considerable experience in tournament play

Hansen: The Full English Opening Schachtrainer John Nunn devotes himself toMastering 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