Ideal for those wanting to understand the basics of the English Opening. The English is a sophisticated and popular opening system that is suitable for all types of players and can lead to both positional and tactical middlegames. Many of the worlds top players including Kasparov and Kramnik include the English in their openings weaponry. In this groundbreaking book Grandmaster Neil McDonald revisits the basic principles behind the English and its many variations. Throughout this easytoread gu