Gonzalez: The English Defence - Opening Repertoire Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) Anand (2762) - L

Anand (2762) - L

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Chapter 18 - Opening 4 - Principles of Mobilization

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Gonzalez: The English Defence - Opening Repertoire Ermäßigter Steuersatz (7%) Anand (2762) - LThe 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