Gonzalez: The English Defence - Opening Repertoire Singles Day “I realize that this book

“I realize that this book will not cover all open wounds

a period formerly cloaked in mystery

Most textbooks support that notion by stressing the importance of always trying to find the objectively best move

The aim is to avoid symmetry and mass exchanges

Open Line 2

Gonzalez: The English Defence - Opening Repertoire Singles Day “I realize that this bookThe English Defence (1 d4 e6 2 c4 b6) is a dynamic, counter attacking line, initially investigated by English grandmasters. Black aims to set White difficult problems to solve at the very earliest stage of the game. Black's play is provocative aiming to lure White into establishing a big pawn centre. This is a risky strategy as White falls behind in development and Black switfly becomes very active. However, if White's response is more circumspect