Eröffnungen - Englische Eröffnung Band 1 Symmetrievariante

What does a chess player need when they master the rules of the game but often find themselves in trouble during the opening phase of too many games? This question was central when our authors began compiling material for a book on the "English Opening." As their work progressed, they realized there was so much to cover and explain that it couldn't all fit into a single volume. Therefore, they decided to split it into two volumes. This Volume 1 focuses on the "Symmetrical Variation," characterized by the moves c2-c4 and c7-c5. It is presented in an introduction followed by six subsequent chapters, designed in accordance with the guiding principle of this book series: "read - understand - play." The respective opening paths are explained in detail, with the authors placing special emphasis on conveying the ideas and plans they follow. The reader is given the opportunity to truly understand the opening, rather than just memorizing sequences of moves to play in their own games. Even individual moves are explained in terms of their meaning and purpose, as far as they are important for understanding. With the knowledge gained from this book, readers will find it easy to apply the Symmetrical Variation effectively with both white and black pieces. The work also offers one or two new ideas that can surprise even an experienced opponent and promises interesting, entertaining, and exciting duels. The authors have verified the computational accuracy of the variations discussed using powerful engines.