so i am learning some of the c4 openings. what are some of the openings that arise from them? what are the main openings where white does not play d4 for a while and plays g3 Bg2? what are the lines for the english? and what are the lines if white decides to play d4 earlier on? just wanting to explore what i'm getting myself into thanks for your help.
kmac27
Originally posted by kmac27I would advice you to explore games of Viktor Kortchnoi, who have been played 1.c4 quite often and even in the highest level.
so i am learning some of the c4 openings. what are some of the openings that arise from them? what are the main openings where white does not play d4 for a while and plays g3 Bg2? what are the lines for the english? and what are the lines if white decides to play d4 earlier on? just wanting to explore what i'm getting myself into thanks for your help.
kmac27
A lot of g3 English lines eventually transpose in to the Neo-Grünfeld (or fianchetto variation of KID) so it's well worth being familiar with these positions.
There are of course many lines in which white doesn't play d4 until very late and these can resemble reverse closed Sicilian positions.
Originally posted by kmac27I enjoyed "The Dynamic English" by Tony Kosten. He recommends 1 c4 and 2 g3. In most variations, White puts pawns on d3 and e4 early on. The KN moves to e2 and the QN to c3.
so i am learning some of the c4 openings. what are some of the openings that arise from them? what are the main openings where white does not play d4 for a while and plays g3 Bg2? what are the lines for the english? and what are the lines if white decides to play d4 earlier on? just wanting to explore what i'm getting myself into thanks for your help.
kmac27
Originally posted by kmac27you should buy the book the dynamic englih, its too complicated to explain everything
so i am learning some of the c4 openings. what are some of the openings that arise from them? what are the main openings where white does not play d4 for a while and plays g3 Bg2? what are the lines for the english? and what are the lines if white decides to play d4 earlier on? just wanting to explore what i'm getting myself into thanks for your help.
kmac27
I'm also learning the English and have been accumulating knowledge on it for the past 2-3 months. Like the Sicilian, I've found the English to be very rich in ideas and full of subtle nuances. Thoroughly understanding this opening takes time, but it appears to me that once this is done, a new understanding of dynamics, the initiative and positional chess often follows. This is why I think more people should try to understand the English even if they do not plan to use it as a primary opening.
I usually play the English with a kingside fianchetto. If this system interests you, maybe you can post some of your concerns and I will try to help you. Moreover, you should also see some of MotownDave's games on RHP. (He was very helpful to me.) GM Kevin Spraggett also has some great games in the English.
Warning for those who want to try the English: Do not try the English if you are below 1600 OTB. The English requires certain background knowledge and skill to be an effective opening. If this background doesn't exist, you are wasting time and no new understanding of chess will be achieved.
