The Symmetrical English

The Symmetrical EnglishThe Symmetrical systems of the English Opening constitute a large and important area of modern chess opening theory. The strategic variety to be found within this book is staggering: from the sedate Symmetrical Variation to the wild gambit lines of the Anti Benoni, and almost everything in between! This book provides detailed coverage of the theory of all lines stemming from 1 c4 c5. It includes many variations that often arise from different openings

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the Benoni and the Grunfeld Defence and various other minor lines that can occur after move 2

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in 2011 as the official book of the European Youth Chess Championship