Ep. 81: The English Opening (1. c4) from Black’s Perspective

In this episode, we unravel the English Opening from Black's point of view for club players and adult improvers. We tackle the unfamiliarity and anxiety that comes with confronting 1. c4 and share three variations that will boost your confidence as Black.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
05:50 - Symmetrical Var. (1...c5)
10:33 - Nimzo-English (1...Nf6)
16:58 - English Defense (1...b6)
26:52 - Outro

Referenced:
Starting Out: The English (Amazon)

PGNs:
After 1. c4:

Symmetrical English:
1. ...c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. Nf3 Nf6

Nimzo-English:
1... Nf6 2. Nf3 2... e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. Qc2 O-O 5. a3 Bxc3 6. Qxc3 b6

English Defense:
1... b6 2. Nf3 Bb7 3. Nc3 e6 4. g3 Bxf3 5. exf3 c5 6. d4 cxd4 7. Qxd4 Nc6 8. Qd1 Rc8

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