:)

by ccssii 2 weeks ago

I might add that the English is simply great, even though I know that this is not a valuable category in terms of chess.

by benkku52 2 weeks ago

@evil_monster: The English is a flexible, dynamic, and hypermodern opening, particularly interesting for positional players with good endgame technique (like Karpov).

by ccssii 2 weeks ago

the discussion about the fourknights and 4.e4 continues in the new topic "discussing variations: the four knights variation"

by ccssii 2 weeks ago

the discussion regarding Marin and his books continues in the forum topic "Marin's English Opus"

by ccssii 2 weeks ago

agreed, benkku

by ccssii 2 weeks ago

Could you guys maybe transfer these discussions to the forum?

by benkku52 2 weeks ago

can someone please explain why would he use the english instead of another opening

by evil_monster 2 weeks ago

It's a tradeoff. White "sacrifices" the d4-square to get a firm grip on the rest of the centre. And there is a tactical justification in 4.e4 Bc5 5.Nxe5. Your English is fine, by the way.

by theMagicRat 2 weeks ago

@ccssii: and I do win in the English -- with strategic choices like those I see made by Franco and Watson and Karpov.

by HernandoCortes 2 weeks ago