The Symmetrical English
275 pages, paperback, Reprint, CarstenChess, 1. edition 2018, original edition 2000
A reprint of the 1999 classic!
The Symmetrical systems of the English Opening constitute a large and important area of modern chess opening theory. The strategic variety to be found within this book is staggering: from the sedate Symmetrical Variation to the wild gambit lines of the Anti-Benoni, and almost everything in between! This book provides detailed coverage of the theory of all lines stemming from 1 c4 c5. It includes many variations that often arise from different openings entirely, such as the Semi-Tarrasch, or when White avoids a Benko or Benoni. A particular highlight is the discussion of the Hedgehog, which a popular workhorse for many tournament players, as it enables Black to play for a win without taking undue risks. Throughout the book, though, Hansen shows that in many lines regarded by a lot of players as boring or uninteresting, there is plenty of scope to liven the game up, if one is familiar with the subtleties.
| Weight | 440 g |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CarstenChess |
| Width | 15.2 cm |
| Height | 22.9 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| Author | Carsten Hansen |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1731508058 |
| Year of Original Version | 2000 |
| Pages | 275 |
| Binding | paperback |
004 Symbols
005 Bibliography
007 Foreword
009 1) The Pure Symmetrical without 5 Nf3
026 2) The Pure Symmetrical with 5 Nf3: Introduction
050 3) The Pure Symmetrical with 5 Nf3: Main Lines
084 4) The Rubinstein Variation
104 5) The Keres-Parma Variation
117 6) The Three Knights
144 7) The Asymmetrical Variation (3 Nf3 d5)
182 8) The Hedgehog Variation
199 9) The Double Fianchetto
209 10) The Anti-Benoni: Introduction
226 11) The Anti-Benoni: 4...e6 5 Nc3 Nc6
245 12) The Anti-Benoni: 4...e6 without 5 Nc3 Nc6
262 13) Odds & Ends
266 Before You Go
266 If you enjoyed this book
266 More on the English Opening
268 Index of Variations
