The Gambit Guide to the English Opening: 1...E5

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Summary: good choice for english' lovers
Review: The "english opening" is one of the most complex chess playing systems. In this book Hansen deals with the variations called "reversed sicilian". Hansen analyzes main lines and side lines through 10 chapters. An useful index of variations at the end of the book allows to easily skip through many transpositional lines. The games analyzed are numerous as in every "Gambit guide" book. Hansen's analysis includes many correspondence games, too. I think this book is the perfect choice for everybody interested with the "english opening".

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Summary: Excellently Written Book on the English Opening with 1...e5!
Review: The "english opening" is one of the most complex chess playing systems. In this book Hansen deals with the variations called "reversed sicilian". Hansen analyzes main lines and side lines through 10 chapters. An useful index of variations at the end of the book allows to easily skip through many transpositional lines. The games analyzed are numerous as in every "Gambit guide" book. Hansen's analysis includes many correspondence games, too. I think this book is the perfect choice for everybody interested with the "english opening".

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Summary: Excellently Written Book on the English Opening with 1...e5!
Review: The 1...e5 systems of the English Opening lead to positions rich in tactical and strategic subtleties, making them suitable for players of all standards and temperaments. These lines have not been properly covered in chess literature for twenty years, and this thoroughly researched book fills a gaping void. The main systems covered include the Reversed Dragon, where the position is balanced on a tactical knife-edge; the tense Closed lines, where Black adopts a King's Indian set-up; the fashionable lines with a very early ...Bb4; and the main lines of the English Four Knights, as used in many top-level games. The unique GAMBIT System makes it easy to use the book to the maximum practical advantage. "Quick Summaries" introduce the main themes of each system, where appropriate suggesting a coherent repertoire of reliable lines. Then comes detailed, unbiased coverage of all the critical lines, for reference and detailed study. Whether you're looking for a quick ! ! introduction to an opening system for surprise use, a refresher course in a favorite opening, or to research an opening deeply, the GAMBIT Guide is the ideal choice.