Gonzalez: The English Defence - Opening Repertoire CT and this thoroughly researched book

and this thoroughly researched book fills a gaping void

the knight can dominate in open positions if there is a good outpost or influential place for it

when the opening phase is over

\r\n- Packed with new ideas and analysis

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Gonzalez: The English Defence - Opening Repertoire CT and this thoroughly researched 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