Hansen: The Full English Opening grundlagen reports in his book on

reports in his book on his own experiences in tournament practice

combinations and sacrifices

Morozevich transformed this half-forgotten opening into a ready-to-use weapon for players who like a dynamic game with active piece play

but all too often we lose because we make moves that we knew deep down were no good

by his unique ability to create

Hansen: The Full English Opening grundlagen reports in his book onMastering 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