ABC of the English Opening - Chess Opening Software Download

ABC of the English Opening (Download)

It is easy to understand why the English opening is very popular at all levels, from club player up to Grandmaster level. The variations are less forcing and superior chess skill is required to outwit your opponents in the middlegame. In the English, White plays 1.c4 and fianchettos the White King's Bishop to g2. Like all good chess openings, this fights for control of the center and posts the "English Bishop" on the long diagonal g2-a8. Many people view the opening as rather dull, but this is a misnomer - in fact, there are many sharp pawn sacrifices and attacking lines which have been found in recent times which give the opening some bite. As such, the English Opening is an opening that can suit a wide range of playing styles. Success in the English is based upon understanding the plans and ideas available within this interesting opening. The games in this Video Download will provide with exactly that-the armoury to play the English Opening as white with confidence! Includes all of Black's main responses to the English Opening 1.c4:

1) 1.c4 e5
2) 1.c4 c5 Symmetrical English
3) 1.c4 setups against Slav, Kings Indian, Grunfeld
4) 1.c4 b6 and other minor lines

* Video running time: 7 hours (English)
* With interactive training including video feedback
* Exclusive training database with 58 essential games
* Including CB 12 Reader

System requirements

Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows Vista, XP (Service Pack 3), DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, Video Download-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 12/Fritz 13 or included Reader and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 or Windows 8, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, Video Download-ROM drive and internet connection for program activation.